A senior diplomat tells Reuters no reasons were given for MBS’ decision; He did not attend the Summit in Italy last year as well
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Saudi Arabia, Iran reaffirm Beijing Agreement commitment at tripartite meeting in Riyadh
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Nepal government recalls ambassadors from India, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UK, 7 other countries
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Qatar frees 8 Indian ex-Navy veterans jailed on espionage charges
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Saudi Arabia and Iran to hold talks on resuming direct flights
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Afghanistan announces permanent closure of embassy in India
The closure of its diplomatic mission in the Indian national capital will be effective from November 23, the Afghan embassy said in a statement
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Saudi Arabia opens Iran embassy after 7 years: Report
This action follows a trilateral agreement reached by Iran, Saudi Arabia, and China
Abu Dhabi
UAE President receives an official invitation from Iran for state visit
Minister of State Khalifa Shaheen Almarar received the letter of invitation for the UAE President from Iran’s ambassador to the UAE
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UAE, Qatar restore diplomatic ties, reopen embassies
The UAE and Qatar reopen their respective embassies after announcing the restoration of diplomatic ties
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Iran appoints new UAE ambassador after eight years: IRNA
Newly appointed Reza Ameri will become Iran’s ambassador to the UAE
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Saudi, Iran ‘great investment’ can happen ‘very quickly,’ says minister
Saudi finance minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan said the same during the financial sector conference held in its second edition on Wednesday
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Seasoned diplomat Dr Khan takes over as new Indian ambassador to Saudi Arabia
Government of India appoints Arab expert as its ambassador to its fourth largest trade partner; Third career posting for Dr Khan in Saudi Arabia
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UAE ambassador to resume duties in Iran
The UAE downgraded its diplomatic relations with Iran in 2016
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Israel, Turkey to restore full diplomatic ties
According to government estimates, mutual trade of goods and business services between the two countries stood at $7.7 billion in 2021
