Saudi and Iran to boost ties

Jeddah - King Fahd said the path was now clear for better ties with Tehran as the Iranian President, Mr Mohammad Khatami, held…

Jeddah - King Fahd said the path was now clear for better ties with Tehran as the Iranian President, Mr Mohammad Khatami, held talks here yesterday with the Saudi crown prince on the second day of a historic visit.

The Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Saud al-Faisal, described Mr Khatami's talks in the kingdom as "excellent" but said there remained "much to do" to rebuild confidence between the two governments.