Saudi FM receives phone call from UN envoy for Syria

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from the UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen on Wednesday. (File/AFP)
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Updated 13 April 2023
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Saudi FM receives phone call from UN envoy for Syria

  • The officials discussed ways to find a political solution to the crisis in Syria and Pedersen’s efforts in this regard

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from the UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen on Wednesday.

During the call, the officials discussed ways to find a political solution to the crisis in Syria and Pedersen’s efforts in this regard.

Prince Faisal affirmed the Kingdom’s keenness to exert all efforts to reach a political solution to the Syrian crisis that preserves Syria’s unity, security, stability, and Arab affiliation, and also achieves development for the country.


Prince Faisal holds talks with Egyptian foreign minister at WEF

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Prince Faisal holds talks with Egyptian foreign minister at WEF

  • Saudi foreign minister also meets with the Palestinian prime minister

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held talks with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday.

The ministers discussed developments in the region and a “number of topics of mutual interest,” the Saudi Foreign Ministry said.

Prince Faisal earlier met with the Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa, with the pair discussing developments in Gaza.

He also held talks with David van Weel, the Netherlands foreign minister.