Saudi Arabia and Austria stressed that supporting the agreement reached between Washington and Tehran would contribute to regional stability and strengthen political and diplomatic means to resolve crises.
In the meeting between Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan and Austrian Minister for European and International Affairs Beate Meinl-Reisinger, the development of bilateral relations and cooperation in various fields was discussed.
The parties evaluated advancing the partnership between Riyadh and Vienna in a way that serves mutual interests. Opportunities in economic and investment areas were also examined during the meeting.
Particularly, possibilities to increase cooperation in energy, renewable energy, and logistics sectors were discussed. Both sides noted that these areas stand out as future fields of joint work.
The Saudi Foreign Minister also congratulated Austria on its election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2027-2028 term. He expressed hopes for Austria’s contributions to international peace, security, international law, and multilateralism principles.
Regional and international developments were also addressed during the meeting. The Saudi Foreign Minister additionally met with Austrian Parliament Speaker Walter Rosenkrantz to evaluate bilateral relations and efforts toward security and stability.
On Sunday, a memorandum of understanding was announced between the US, Iran, and Pakistan mediators, stating that the text aims to end the war that began on February 28. The agreement foresees detailed negotiations between the two countries within 60 days.
