Saudi FM Holds Discussions on Gaza in Munich

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs meets with High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell in Munich. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs meets with High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell in Munich. SPA
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Saudi FM Holds Discussions on Gaza in Munich

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs meets with High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell in Munich. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs meets with High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell in Munich. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Saturday with High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.

The two officials discussed the latest developments in the region and the world, mainly the situation in the Gaza Strip and efforts to address the crisis.

Prince Faisal also held talks with leader of the British Labor Party Sir Keir Starmer and Shadow Foreign Secretary of the British Labor Party David Lammy.

Discussions focused on bilateral relations, and regional and international developments.

In a separate meeting, the Saudi FM and Diplomatic Advisor to the French President Emmanuel Bonne tackled relations between Riyadh and Paris, ways to enhance them in various fields, and the latest regional and international developments, primarily the situation in the Gaza Strip and its surroundings.

Prince Faisal also met with Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.

They discussed ways to foster close ties between the two countries and the latest regional and international topics of mutual interest.



Trump to Visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE on May 13-16, White House Says

US President Donald Trump speaks during a swearing-in ceremony for Paul Atkins as Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on 22 April 2025. (EPA)
US President Donald Trump speaks during a swearing-in ceremony for Paul Atkins as Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on 22 April 2025. (EPA)
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Trump to Visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE on May 13-16, White House Says

US President Donald Trump speaks during a swearing-in ceremony for Paul Atkins as Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on 22 April 2025. (EPA)
US President Donald Trump speaks during a swearing-in ceremony for Paul Atkins as Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on 22 April 2025. (EPA)

President Donald Trump's upcoming trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates will take place May 13-16, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Tuesday.

Trump would be traveling to the Middle East at a time of ongoing tensions with Iran, the Houthis in Yemen and the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

The Middle East would have been Trump’s first foreign destination since returning to the White House, but he will be heading to the Vatican to attend Pope Francis’s funeral on Saturday.

Saudi Arabia was the destination of Trump’s first foreign visit during his first term as president, underscoring the importance his administration places on the Kingdom’s regional and international role.

Trump had previously described his ties with the Middle East as “good”. He has constantly hailed the trade relations between the US and Saudi Arabia and the Kingdom’s role in establishing peace and stability in the region.

He has praised it for hosting American diplomatic efforts and facilitating ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine.

Trump has underlined the size of Saudi investments in Amercian companies that amount to nearly $1 billion dollars and has boasted of his strong friendship with Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

Analysts have said Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE will be very significant and will witness the signing of several trade and military agreements.

The visit will also highlight Qatar’s role as a mediator in the Gaza war, while the US views the UAE as a strategic partner.