Prince Faisal: Saudi Arabia’s UAE relationship ‘critically important’ for regional stability
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Prince Faisal: Saudi Arabia’s UAE relationship ‘critically important’ for regional stability
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Poland’s Foreign Affairs Minister (unseen) give a press conference after their meeting at the Foreign Office in Warsaw, January 26, 2026. (AFP)
Prince Faisal: Saudi Arabia’s UAE relationship ‘critically important’ for regional stability
Prince Faisal bin Farhan said there had been a “difference of view” between the two countries over Yemen but insisted their relationship was “critically important”
Updated 27 January 2026
Arab News
LONDON: The UAE’s withdrawal from Yemen is the “building block” for a strong relationship with Saudi Arabia that will help regional stability, the Kingdom’s foreign minister said on Monday.
Prince Faisal bin Farhan said there had been a “difference of view” between the two countries over Yemen but insisted their relationship was “critically important.”
“It is an important element of regional stability and therefore the Kingdom is always keen on having a strong, positive relationship with the UAE as a important partner within the GCC,” Prince Faisal told a press conference during his visit to Poland.
“Obviously, when it comes to Yemen there is a difference of view. The UAE has now decided to leave Yemen, and I think if that indeed is the case and the UAE has completely left the issue of Yemen, then the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will take responsibility.
“I think that will be the building block for making sure that the relationship with UAE continues strong and continues to serve the interest not just of both countries but the region.”
Saudi FM discusses latest developments in Syria with US special envoy
Updated 08 February 2026
Arab News
RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed the latest developments in Syria with US special envoy for the country Tom Barrack on Sunday in Riyadh, Saudi Press Agency reported.
The two officials also discussed efforts made with regard to the developments, SPA said.
Prince Faisal receives his Guatemalan counterpart Carlos Ramiro Martinez in Riyadh on Sunday. (SPA)
Prince Faisal also received his Guatemalan counterpart Carlos Ramiro Martinez on Sunday.
During the meeting, they reviewed relations between their countries and discussed developments of mutual interest.
