TEHRAN – Iran’s Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, announced on Tuesday evening at the conclusion of his visit to Saudi Arabia that positive outcomes had emerged from consultations with the Saudi officials.

During his trip, Larijani met with both Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman. He told Iranian media that a range of issues were discussed, including economic, defense, and regional cooperation.

Referring to the currently limited economic ties between the two countries, Larijani said the visit examined obstacles to expanding economic cooperation and explored strategies to promote regional stability.

He also confirmed that defense collaboration was reviewed, noting: “It has been agreed that these efforts will be pursued through working groups, which, God willing, will take on a more organized structure in the future.”