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Saudi Arabia, Algeria Discuss Intensifying Efforts to Achieve Int’l Peace, Security

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah is in Algeria on an official visit. SPA
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah is in Algeria on an official visit. SPA
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Saudi Arabia, Algeria Discuss Intensifying Efforts to Achieve Int’l Peace, Security

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah is in Algeria on an official visit. SPA
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah is in Algeria on an official visit. SPA

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune in Algiers on Tuesday.

Prince Faisal conveyed the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

The officials discussed the bilateral relations between their countries and the latest regional and international developments.

Earlier on Tuesday, Prince Faisal met with his Algerian counterpart Ahmed Attaf in Algiers.  

They discussed bilateral relations between Riyadh and Algiers and means to develop them to achieve joint interests.  

They also tackled intensifying bilateral coordination over regional and international affairs to achieve international peace and security.   

Prince Faisal had arrived on an official visit to Algeria on Monday.   

Attaf had held a dinner banquet in honor of Prince Faisal and his accompanying delegation.   

The dinner banquet was attended by Saudi Ambassador to Algeria Dr. Abdullah Al-Busairi, and the Director General of the Foreign Minister's Office, Abdulrahman Al-Dawood.

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Saudi FM Discusses Tensions with His Indian, Pakistani Counterparts

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan.
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan.
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Saudi FM Discusses Tensions with His Indian, Pakistani Counterparts

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan.
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan.

Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, held separate telephone calls on Saturday with his Indian and Pakistani counterparts where discussions focused on de-escalating military tensions between the two countries.

During his telephone talks with India’s External Affairs Minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, and Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar., the Saudi minister reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to regional security and stability, emphasizing its strong and balanced relations with both friendly nations.

In relation, Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel al-Jubeir visited India and Pakistan on May 8 and 9, following directives from the Saudi leadership in a diplomatic effort aimed at defusing tensions between the two countries.

In a statement on Friday, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the visit is part of the Kingdom’s broader initiative to de-escalate tension, end ongoing military confrontations, and promote dialogue and diplomatic channels as a means to resolve disputes between the two nations.

Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received al-Jubeir in Islamabad on Thursday. The two discussed the recent developments in the region, underscoring the importance of diplomatic channels and peaceful solutions to ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan.

Shahbaz expressed his deep appreciation for the efforts of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Pakistan’s government said in a statement, praising the positive fraternal relations between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.

Al-Jubeir had on Wednesday met in New Delhi with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. In a post on X, the Indian Prime Minister described the meeting as “productive”.

On April 30, Saudi Arabia expressed concern about the escalating conflict between India and Pakistan.

In an official statement, the Kingdom urged the two countries to defuse tensions and resolve the disputes through diplomatic means.