RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed developments in Gaza during separate phone calls with his German and Japanese counterparts on Monday.
During a phone call with Annalena Baerbock, Prince Faisal said it was important that all parties to the conflict adhered to international humanitarian law and ensured that civilians are not targeted in any way.
Prince Faisal and Baerbock highlighted the importance of the international community fulfilling its responsibilities toward arriving at an immediate ceasefire, reaching a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian issue, and adhering to UN and Security Council resolutions in this regard.
They also said developing urgent solutions to bring medical and relief materials to the residents of the Gaza Strip was necessary.
During the call with Kamikawa Yoko, Prince Faisal urged Japan, as a non-permanent member of the Security Council, to work to ensure that the council fulfils its responsibility to maintain international peace and security by pushing for an immediate cessation of military operations and lifting the siege on the Gaza Strip.
Prince Faisal also said it was important that the Security Council worked to implement resolutions regarding the Palestine in order to establish a just, comprehensive, and sustainable solution to the Palestinian issue in a way that achieves the aspirations of the Palestinian people.
