Saudi Arabia and France, in a joint statement at the end of the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia’s official visit to Paris, emphasized the need to resolve the nuclear issue of the Islamic Republic through negotiations.

According to the statement, released on Monday after the meeting between Mohammed bin Salman and Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, the two sides reiterated their commitment to a “diplomatic solution that would ensure the peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear program.” They urged Tehran to resume full cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency.

The two leaders condemned attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and threats to the security of waterways, and stressed the need to restore traffic in this strategic passage to the situation prior to 9 Esfand.

Based on the statement, the two countries specifically called for freedom of navigation, regular shipping traffic, and the absence of any direct or indirect obstacles or restrictions on passage.