Saudi FM receives phone call from US Secretary of State, discusses strategic relations

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. (File/AFP)
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Updated 28 March 2022
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Saudi FM receives phone call from US Secretary of State, discusses strategic relations

  • Prince Faisal and Blinken discussed intensifying coordination and bilateral work on many issues
  • They also exchanged views on regional and international issues of common interest

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday.

During the call, the two officials discussed the strategic relations between the Kingdom and the US and ways to support and enhance them in all fields to serve the interests of the countries.

They also exchanged views on regional and international issues of common interest.

Prince Faisal and Blinken also discussed intensifying coordination and bilateral work on many regional and international issues, including strengthening security and stability in the Middle East, and efforts to lay the foundations for peace made by their countries in the region and the world.


Saudi crown prince meets with US senator Lindsey Graham in Riyadh

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Saudi crown prince meets with US senator Lindsey Graham in Riyadh

RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with US senator Lindsey Graham in Riyadh on Friday, state news agency SPA reported.

The two discussed bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and the United States and regional developments.

Also at the meeting was Saudi foreign minister Faisal bin Farhan, Minister of defense Khaled Al Saud and Member of the Council of Ministers Musaad Al Aiban.

Earlier, Graham had said the Saudi crown prince believed in the need to reach a dignified solution for the Palestinian people.

“Saudi Arabia is key to what I hope will happen in the region and the world,” Graham added.

“The Saudi Crown Prince’s vision will shape the region for generations to come, and is great for the civilized world,” said Graham.