RIYADH: Latvian President Egils Levits received Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan in the capital Riga, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Prince Faisal conveyed King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s greetings, and the president expressed his gratitude toward the king, the crown prince, the Saudi government and the Saudi people.

They discussed bilateral ties and ways to enhance them. They also discussed current international issues.

In separate meetings, Prince Faisal held talks with Latvian Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins and Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics.

They reviewed bilateral relations and discussed the latest events in the regional and international arenas.

The prime minister tweeted: “It was a pleasure to discuss matters of bilateral relations with @FaisalbinFarhan who is visiting today. We see the highest potential for economic cooperation in the areas of ICT, pharmaceuticals and food production.”

Rinkevics described his meeting with the prince as excellent, and said they discussed the Middle East peace process, regional developments in Europe and MENA, and EU-Saudi Arabia dialogue.