Saudi Defense Minister to visit Iran in May

Originally published March 31, 1999

The Iranian ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Muhammad Rida Nouri, said on Tuesday that Saudi Defense Minister Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz will visit Iran on May 1. The Iranian news agency IRNA quoted the ambassador as saying that during the visit a military cooperation agreement is expected to be signed between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

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