Iran-Saudi deal is good 1st step: ex-Egyptian foreign minister

Chinese mediation role an interesting new development, Fahmy says

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Ali Shamkhani, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, right, talks with Saudi Minister of State and national security adviser Musaad bin Mohammed Al Aiban in Beijing on March 10. © Reuters

KEN MORIYASU, Nikkei Asia diplomatic correspondent

NEW DELHI -- The China-brokered agreement between archrivals Iran and Saudi Arabia to reestablish diplomatic relations and reopen their embassies is a good first step, former Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy told Nikkei Asia on Saturday.

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