RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with the French Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot in Riyadh on Thursday to discuss ties and regional developments, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The two officials reviewed cooperation between the Kingdom and France and addressed pressing international issues, with a particular focus on the situation in the Gaza Strip.

Discussions also covered preparations for the Palestinian settlement conference, co-hosted by Saudi Arabia and France, scheduled for June. The conference aims to advance efforts toward a two-state solution.

The meeting was also attended by Prince Musab bin Mohammed Al-Farhan, adviser to the minister for political affairs, Fahd Al-Ruwaili, Saudi ambassador to France, and Manal Radwan, adviser at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.