Saudi, Egyptian FMs Review Bilateral Ties, Regional Developments

The Saudi and Egyptian delegations meet in Cairo on Tuesday. (SPA)
The Saudi and Egyptian delegations meet in Cairo on Tuesday. (SPA)
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Saudi, Egyptian FMs Review Bilateral Ties, Regional Developments

The Saudi and Egyptian delegations meet in Cairo on Tuesday. (SPA)
The Saudi and Egyptian delegations meet in Cairo on Tuesday. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks in Cairo on Tuesday with his Egyptian counterpart Dr. Badr Abdelatty.

They reviewed relations in various fields and explored ways to support and strengthen them to align with the aspirations of the leaderships and peoples of both countries.

Prince Faisal was in Cairo to attend the 162nd Arab Ministerial Meeting.

Prince Faisal and Abdelatty discussed the final preparations for the launch of the Saudi-Egyptian Coordination Council, chaired by Saudi Crown Prince, and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

The FMs addressed intensifying efforts on regional and international issues of common interest, particularly the crisis in the Gaza Strip.

The talks were attended by Saudi Ambassador to Egypt Saleh Al-Hussaini and Adviser to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed Al-Yahya.

While in Cairo, Prince Faisal also met with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan.

He also took part in the meeting of the Arab Ministerial Working Group on Supporting Somalia in Confronting the Assault on its Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity.



Saudi FM Participates in 2nd Meeting of Arab Ministerial Liaison Committee on Syria

The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 162nd Arab Ministerial Meeting in Cairo. (SPA)
The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 162nd Arab Ministerial Meeting in Cairo. (SPA)
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Saudi FM Participates in 2nd Meeting of Arab Ministerial Liaison Committee on Syria

The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 162nd Arab Ministerial Meeting in Cairo. (SPA)
The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 162nd Arab Ministerial Meeting in Cairo. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah participated on Tuesday in the second meeting of the Arab Ministerial Liaison Committee for direct dialogue with the Syrian government.  

The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 162nd Arab Ministerial Meeting in Cairo.

Several Arab countries and Secretary General of the Arab League Ahmed Aboul Gheit took part in the meeting, which discussed strengthening the Arab role in settling the Syrian crisis and addressing its political, security, and humanitarian consequences.

Earlier on Tuesday, Saudi Arabia reopened its embassy in Damascus after a 12-year closure.

In Cairo, Prince Faisal met with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan for talks on boosting cooperation in various fields.

They also reviewed the latest regional and international developments, particularly the situation in the Gaza Strip and efforts being made in this regard.