DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran is prepared for extra talks with Saudi Arabia if Riyadh is prepared to carry the talks in an environment of mutual understanding and respect, the semi-official information company Fars quoted Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi as saying on Saturday.
“Iran is able to proceed these negotiations till reaching an consequence, supplied that the Saudis are prepared to proceed the negotiations in an environment of mutual understanding and respect,” Fars quoted Raisi as saying in a cellphone name with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi.
Baghdad has hosted a number of rounds of talks between Tehran and Riyadh, who’re regional rivals.
(Reporting by Dubai newsroom, Enhancing by Timothy Heritage)
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