JEDDAH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Defence Helen McEntee in Jeddah on Tuesday.
The ministers reviewed bilateral relations and discussed ways to strengthen cooperation across a range of sectors to expand the Saudi-Irish partnership and advance shared interests, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement on X.
They also discussed regional and international developments, including efforts to de-escalate tensions and create conditions for comprehensive peaceful solutions to conflicts in the region.
Both sides stressed the importance of continued diplomatic efforts to address crises, restore regional stability, and safeguard maritime security and freedom of navigation.
The ministers also explored opportunities to strengthen economic and trade cooperation, encourage public-private partnerships, and capitalize on opportunities under Saudi Vision 2030 to boost bilateral trade and investment.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Minister for Political Affairs Saud Al-Sati and Fareed bin Saad Al-Shehri, director-general of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs branch in Makkah.
