The Saudi Arabian foreign ministry announced on Monday, the 4th of Aban, that the trip of Khalid bin Salman, the country’s defense minister, and representatives of member countries of the Makkah Joint Defense Pact, to Tehran to meet senior officials of the Islamic Republic, was carried out with the aim of reducing tensions between the parties to the current crisis and supporting diplomatic solutions.

In a statement, the Saudi foreign ministry emphasized that the trip is part of the ongoing efforts of the member countries of the Makkah Joint Defense Pact to reduce tensions, encourage dialogue, and reach diplomatic solutions.

According to the statement, the visit by Saudi Arabia’s defense minister and representatives of the member countries of the pact also aims to support the mediation efforts of Qatar and Pakistan.

The Saudi foreign ministry added that this action is in continuation of the role of the country in strengthening dialogue and peace at the regional and international level.