RIYADH: Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held talks with US envoy for Iran Robert Malley on the sidelines of the 20th Doha Forum, the Kingdom’s foreign ministry said on Saturday.
During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the US on the Iranian nuclear issue and the ongoing international negotiations.
The two sides also discussed intensifying joint efforts to address Iranian violations of international agreements and treaties, and the importance of strengthening joint action to stop Iranian support for terrorist militias that threaten the security of and stability in the Middle East and the world.
Also on Saturday, Prince Faisal made a phone call to his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian to discuss ways to strengthen coordination and bilateral work in many regional and international issues, especially promoting security and stability in the Middle East, and both countries’ efforts to lay the foundations for regional and international peace.
Earlier on Saturday, the Saudi minister also held talks with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein, his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi and his Indonesian counterpart Retno Marsudi on the sidelines of the forum.
Saudi FM meets US envoy to Iran
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Saudi FM meets US envoy to Iran
- Prince Faisal also made a phone call to his French counterpart to discuss security and stability in the Middle East
Syrian foreign minister congratulates Saudi counterpart on Founding Day
- Asaad Al-Shaibani and Prince Faisal bin Farhan also discuss developments in Syria and the wider region, as well as bilateral cooperation
- This year’s Founding Day marked the 299th anniversary of the establishment of the First Saudi State
RIYADH: Syria’s foreign minister, Asaad Al-Shaibani, on Monday congratulated his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, on Founding Day, which this year marked the 299th anniversary of the establishment of the First Saudi State.
During their telephone conversation the ministers also discussed the latest developments in Syria and the wider region, along with ways in which they might strengthen bilateral relations, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Prince Faisal reaffirmed the Kingdom’s support for Syria’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, and highlighted the need for regional stability and security, the Syrian Arab News Agency said.
Founding Day, which was introduced in 2022, is celebrated each year on Feb. 22 and marks the founding of the First Saudi State in 1727.
