The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President and Member of the Parliament from Srinagar-Budgam parliamentary constituency Dr Farooq Abdullah Saturday welcomed the resumption of Iran-Saudi Arabia diplomatic relations, hoping the rapprochement between the two countries will benefit the fostering unity among Muslims.

Dr. Farooq Abdullah said the restoration of ties and reopening of diplomatic missions between the two countries is a welcome step that will have wide-ranging implications across the Muslim world.