Boost of relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran can affect the entire region

President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday that Islamic Republic of Iran is willing to expand relations with Islamic countries in all fields, AVA Diplomatic reports.President Rouhani told new Saudi Ambassador to Tehran Abdolrahma Bin Gharman al-Shahri, in the meeting during which the new ambassador presented his credentials to the president.

“Expansion of relations with neighboring Muslim countries particularly Saudi Arabia is a priority in Iran’s foreign policy.”

President Rouhani referred to great potentials of Tehran and Riyadh for cooperation and said that development of ties between the two states can boost regional stability and security.

“Boost of relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran can help halt unrests in some regional countries and prevent spread of sectarian violence in the region.ˈ

The new Saudi ambassador, for his part, called the prospect of relations between Tehran and Riyadh as promoting.

“Iran-Saudi Arabia relations are historical and cultural and Riyadh is ready for expansion of ties with Tehran.ˈ