"Always Advocated Dialogue And Diplomacy": India On Iran-Saudi Pact

The two countries announced the full-fledged restoration of their diplomatic relations, seven years after severing them following a bitter row.

Days after rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran signed a China-brokered agreement to revive diplomatic ties, India on Thursday welcomed the pact saying it has always advocated dialogue and diplomacy to resolve differences.

The two countries announced the full-fledged restoration of their diplomatic relations, seven years after severing them following a bitter row.

"We have seen the reports in this regard. India has good relations with various countries in West Asia. We have deep abiding interests in that region," External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said.

He was asked to comment on the pact.