GCC Risk Management Report: Focus on Syria as sectarian tensions enflamed
Risk Management
Issue 950
- 05 Jul 2013
| 1 minute read
The election of moderate cleric Hassan Rouhani in Iran’s 14 June
presidential election prompted a string of congratulatory cables from the
leaders of the GCC, adding to a general sense of optimism that his election
could potentially undo some of the damage done under Mahmoud
Ahmadinejad. Saudi King Abdullah wished Rouhani “permanent good health and happiness”, and the people of Iran “progress and prosperity”, and “lauded Rouhani’s statements on his keenness to co-operate and improve relations between the two countries”, a sentiment echoed in Rouhani’s first postelection press conference, at which he said good relations with Saudi Arabia would be a priority.
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