Manama, Mar 11, 2023, SPA -- The Kingdom of Bahrain welcomed the joint statement issued by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Iran, mediated by the People's Republic of China, to resume diplomatic relations between the two countries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Bahrain's appreciation for the initiative of the People's Republic of China to host the Saudi-Iranian talks, hailing earlier Iraqi and Omani diplomatic efforts in this regard. The Ministry also expressed hope that this agreement would constitute a positive step on the road to resolving differences and ending all regional conflicts through dialogue and diplomatic means, and establishing relations on the basis of mutual understanding, respect, good neighborliness, non-interference in the affairs of other countries, and adherence to the charters of the United Nations, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and international laws and norms. It praised the leading role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in supporting security, peace, and stability, as well as in pursuing diplomacy in settling regional and international disputes. --SPA 02:28 LOCAL TIME 23:28 GMT 0009 www.spa.gov.sa/w1867636