Saudi Foreign Minister, Blinken Discuss Developments in Gaza

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah - AFP
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah - AFP
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Saudi Foreign Minister, Blinken Discuss Developments in Gaza

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah - AFP
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah - AFP

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah spoke by phone with the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken.

During the call, they discussed developments in the unprecedented situation in Gaza and its surroundings and the necessity to work to immediately stop the escalation, SPA reported.

The FM affirmed the Kingdom’s rejection of targeting civilians in any way and the need for all parties to respect international humanitarian law.

Prince Faisal stressed the need for joint efforts to calm the situation and to avoid further violence.



Saudi Arabia Urges Int’l Community to Push for Ceasefire in Gaza, Lebanon

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs participates in the outreach session of the second G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Italy’s Fiuggi. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs participates in the outreach session of the second G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Italy’s Fiuggi. SPA
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Saudi Arabia Urges Int’l Community to Push for Ceasefire in Gaza, Lebanon

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs participates in the outreach session of the second G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Italy’s Fiuggi. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs participates in the outreach session of the second G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Italy’s Fiuggi. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah participated on Monday in the outreach session of the second G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Italy’s Fiuggi held with counterparts from several Arab countries, including Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Egypt, and the Secretary General of the Arab League.

During the session titled "Stability in the Middle East," Prince Faisal emphasized the importance of fostering multiple partnerships to address regional and international challenges.

In his statement, he highlighted the developments in Gaza and Lebanon, calling on the international community to assume its responsibilities by urgently pushing for an immediate ceasefire, ensuring the unrestricted delivery of humanitarian aid, and advancing efforts to establish an independent Palestinian state through the two-state solution.

He underlined the need to de-escalate tensions in Lebanon while respecting its sovereignty. Prince Faisal also stressed the urgency for finding a permanent solution to the crisis in Sudan to alleviate human suffering.

The session was attended by Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Italy Faisal bin Sattam bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.