Saudi Arabia’s cabinet has approved the decision to join the China-led Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) as a dialogue partner, following in the footsteps of Iran.

In line with its pragmatic neighborhood-first policy, the Ebrahim Raeisi government has in recent weeks demonstrated how regional countries can overcome hostilities through progressive diplomacy and dialogue.

Former Iraqi PM Adel Abdul-Mahdi says General Soleimani was a “pacesetter” in the recent agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia to restore diplomatic ties.