Why it matters:
Iran and Saudi Arabia are two regional powers in West Asia, and developing relations between the two countries can guarantee security in the region. Over the past year, relations between the two countries have been developing after China's mediation.
The big picture:
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan at the Saudi Foreign Ministry's offices in Mecca.
The meeting occurred during Araghchi's return trip from the BRICS summit in Brazil.
What they're saying:
The officials discussed bilateral relations and regional security issues.
No further details about the substance of the talks were disclosed.
Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei had previously confirmed that the meeting would address "the development of bilateral ties and the promotion of peace and security in the region."
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