Tehran: The third meeting of the Saudi-Chinese-Iranian Joint Tripartite Committee to follow up on the Beijing Agreement was held in Tehran today, chaired by Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht Ravanchi, with the participation of the Saudi delegation headed by Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji and the Chinese delegation headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Miao Deyu.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the Saudi and Iranian sides reaffirmed their commitment to implementing the Beijing Agreement in all its provisions, and their continued endeavor to consolidate neighborly relations between their countries through adherence to the Charter of the United Nations, the Charter of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and international law, including respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, independence, and security of states.
Moreover, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Iran have welcomed the continued positive role of the People’s Republic of China and the importance of its support and follow-up on the implementation of the Beijing Agreement. China affirmed its readiness to continue to support and encourage the steps taken by Iran and Saudi Arabia to develop their relations in various fields.
The three countries welcomed the continued progress in Saudi-Iranian relations and the opportunities it provides for direct communication between the two countries at all levels and sectors, noting the great importance of these contacts, meetings, and mutual visits between high officials of the two countries, especially in light of the current tensions and escalation in the region that threaten the security of the region and the world.
The participants also welcomed the progress of consular services between the two countries, which enabled more than 85,000 Iranian pilgrims to perform Hajj and more than 210,000 Iranians to perform Umrah with ease and security during 2025. They welcomed the progress in research, educational, media, cultural, and think-tank dialogues between Saudi and Iranian centers and individuals, and expressed their satisfaction with the exchange of delegations and participation in each other’s events in the aforesaid fields.
The three countries said they look forward to expanding cooperation among them in various fields, including economic and political. They also emphasized the importance of regional dialogue and cooperation among the region’s countries, aiming to strengthen security, stability, peace, and economic prosperity.
The three countries called for an immediate end to Israeli aggression in Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria, while condemning the act of aggression and violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Iran expressed its appreciation for the explicit stances by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the People’s Republic of China during the aforesaid aggression.
The three countries reaffirmed their support for a comprehensive political solution in Yemen in accordance with internationally recognized principles under the auspices of the United Nations.