RIYADH: Saudi foreign affairs minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on Friday.
The two officials discussed the importance of stopping military escalation and ending violence in Sudan during their telephone conversation, Saudi state news agency SPA reported.
Blinken also praised the Kingdom’s efforts earlier this month in hosting representatives from 40 countries in Jeddah to discuss the crisis in Ukraine and find solutions to it.
The Middle East’s stability was also discussed and both officials emphasized the need for efforts to establish peace in the region.
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Saudi foreign minister receives phone call from US Secretary of State
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Saudi foreign minister receives phone call from US Secretary of State
- Duo discussed the importance of stopping military escalation and ending violence in Sudan
- The Middle East’s stability was also discussed by both officials
Prince Faisal meets Syrian FM on sidelines of Munich conference
- Prince Faisal welcomed comprehensive agreement in Syria and reiterated Kingdom’s support for ongoing reconciliation efforts
MUNICH: Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani and his delegation on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, with talks focusing on bilateral relations and regional developments.
According to a foreign ministry statement, the meeting reviewed ties between the two countries, as well as relations between the two peoples.
Prince Faisal welcomed the comprehensive agreement in Syria, which includes the integration of institutions of the Autonomous Administration into Syrian state institutions.
The Saudi foreign minister also reiterated the Kingdom’s support for efforts by the Syrian government to preserve the country’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.
Discussions further covered the latest regional developments and ongoing efforts to enhance security, stability, and development across the Middle East region.
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