Saudi FM receives telephone call from French counterpart

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a call from France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot on Wednesday. (File/AFP)
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Updated 17 December 2025
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Saudi FM receives telephone call from French counterpart

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a telephone call from France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot on Wednesday.

During the call, the two ministers discussed Saudi-French relations and the latest regional and international developments, Saudi Press Agency reported.


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.