Saudi FM discusses regional developments with Omani, Qatari and French counterparts

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan. (File/AFP)
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Updated 15 January 2026
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Saudi FM discusses regional developments with Omani, Qatari and French counterparts

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held telephone calls with his counterparts from Qatar, Oman, and France on Thursday, Saudi Press Agency reported.

Developments in the region and efforts being made to achieve security and stability in it were discussed in separate phone calls with Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al-Busaidi, and French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot.

Later on Thursday, Prince Faisal held a joint telephone call with the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas and Cyprus’ Minister of Foreign Affairs Constantinos Kombos.

They discussed regional and international developments and efforts made with regard to them, the foreign ministry said.


Saudi foreign minister and Palestinian prime minister discuss Gaza in Davos

Updated 21 January 2026
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Saudi foreign minister and Palestinian prime minister discuss Gaza in Davos

  • Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Mohammed Mustafa hold talks while attending the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting

LONDON: Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, and the Palestinian prime minister, Mohammed Mustafa, on Tuesday discussed the latest developments in Gaza.

During their meeting, which took place at the annual gathering of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, they also reviewed bilateral relations and cooperation, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Other Saudi officials present at the meeting included the Kingdom’s ambassador to Switzerland, Abdulrahman Al-Dawood; the director general of the Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Waleed Al-Ismail; and Mohammed Alyahya, an advisor to the foreign minister.