Saudi FM receives phone call from newly appointed British counterpart

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and British Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Affairs David Lammy. (File/AFP)
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Updated 09 July 2024
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Saudi FM receives phone call from newly appointed British counterpart

  • Prince Faisal congratulated Lammy on his new role after the Labour Party’s landslide election win last week
  • Ministers discussed strengthening Saudi-British relations and joint cooperation between the two countries

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from his new British counterpart David Lammy on Tuesday.

During the phone call, Prince Faisal congratulated Lammy on his new role after the Labour Party’s landslide election win last week.

The two ministers discussed strengthening Saudi-British relations and joint cooperation between the two countries.

They also discussed developments in the Gaza Strip, the situation in Lebanon, and the importance of reducing the intensity of escalation in the region.


Saudi King Salman receives message from Russian president

Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Elkhereiji received the message from Russian Ambassador Sergey Kozlov. (SPA)
Updated 30 December 2025
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Saudi King Salman receives message from Russian president

  • The two officials reviewed strong relations between Saudi Arabia and Russia

RIYADH: King Salman received a written message from Russian President Vladmir Putin regarding ties between the two countries.

Russian Ambassador to the Kingdom Sergey Kozlov delivered the message to Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Elkhereiji in Riyadh, the Foreign Ministry wrote in a post on X on Tuesday. 

The two officials reviewed strong relations between Saudi Arabia and Russia and discussed the latest regional and international developments, as well as the efforts made in this regard.