Pakistan, July 8 -- In a significant diplomatic move, Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud met his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi in Makkah on Tuesday. The meeting was confirmed by Saudi Press (SPA) and focused on improving ties and regional peace.

According to the SPA, both ministers discussed current developments in the Middle East, including concerns around ongoing tensions. They also talked about ways to enhance cooperation and reduce conflicts in the region. This meeting comes as part of continuing efforts to restore trust between the two rival powers.

The Iranian foreign ministry earlier said that Minister Araqchi was visiting Saudi Arabia on his return from Brazil, where he had been on an official t...