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.


Syrian foreign minister congratulates Saudi counterpart on Founding Day

Updated 24 February 2026
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Syrian foreign minister congratulates Saudi counterpart on Founding Day

  • Asaad Al-Shaibani and Prince Faisal bin Farhan also discuss developments in Syria and the wider region, as well as bilateral cooperation
  • This year’s Founding Day marked the 299th anniversary of the establishment of the First Saudi State

RIYADH: Syria’s foreign minister, Asaad Al-Shaibani, on Monday congratulated his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, on Founding Day, which this year marked the 299th anniversary of the establishment of the First Saudi State.

During their telephone conversation the ministers also discussed the latest developments in Syria and the wider region, along with ways in which they might strengthen bilateral relations, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Prince Faisal reaffirmed the Kingdom’s support for Syria’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, and highlighted the need for regional stability and security, the Syrian Arab News Agency said.

Founding Day, which was introduced in 2022, is celebrated each year on Feb. 22 and marks the founding of the First Saudi State in 1727.