Saudi foreign minister joins UN meeting on Gaza’s future

Prince Faisal was joined by Prince Musab bin Mohammed Al-Farhan, Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs, and Dr. Manal Radwan, Minister Delegate of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (MOFA)
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Updated 24 September 2025
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Saudi foreign minister joins UN meeting on Gaza’s future

  • The talks focused on the urgent need for a ceasefire

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Wednesday attended a high-level meeting convened by French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly to discuss the situation in Gaza and efforts to restore stability.

The talks focused on the urgent need for a ceasefire, support for the Palestinian Authority to assume responsibility for governing Gaza in coordination with the West Bank, and rejection of any attempts at annexation or displacement.

Participants also discussed the possible deployment of international forces to protect the Palestinian population, following a request from Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, as well as measures to facilitate reconstruction, stability, and economic recovery.

Prince Faisal was joined by Prince Musab bin Mohammed Al-Farhan, Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs, and Dr. Manal Radwan, Minister Delegate of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.


Eritrean president tours Saudi port operations in Jeddah

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Eritrean president tours Saudi port operations in Jeddah

  • Afwerki received a presentation on the Red Sea Gateway Terminal, a national company specializing in maritime transport and logistics

JEDDAH: Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki visited Jeddah Islamic Port on Saturday, where he was welcomed by Saudi Ports Authority President Suliman Al-Mazroua.

During the visit, Afwerki received a presentation on the Red Sea Gateway Terminal, a national company specializing in maritime transport and logistics, highlighting its key operations and advanced technological systems.

He toured the company’s facilities and was briefed on the latest technologies and efficiency measures that enhance capacity and competitiveness of Saudi ports, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The visit reinforces the Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening regional and international cooperation in maritime transport and logistics, supporting its ports as strategic hubs for global trade in line with Vision 2030.

Later on Saturday, the Eritrean president departed Jeddah. He was seen off at King Abdulaziz International Airport by Makkah Deputy Gov. Prince Saud bin Mishaal and other senior officials.

On Wednesday, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Afwerki in Riyadh. They reviewed bilateral relations, prospects for cooperation across various fields, and other issues of mutual interest.