Saudi FM Discusses Regional Developments with Blinken, France’s Barrot

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot. (SPA)
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Saudi FM Discusses Regional Developments with Blinken, France’s Barrot

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Saturday a telephone call from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

They discussed the escalation in the region, developments in Lebanon, and efforts being exerted in this regard.

Earlier, Prince Faisal received his French counterpart Jean-Noël Barrot in Riyadh for talks on Lebanon.

They also reviewed bilateral relations between their countries and exchanged views on regional and international developments.



Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Commitment to Gulf Security Integration

Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)
Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Commitment to Gulf Security Integration

Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)
Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)

Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening security coordination and cooperation among Gulf nations.
Speaking at the 41st GCC interior ministers’ meeting in Qatar on Wednesday, he emphasized the importance of protecting the region’s prosperity and ensuring a brighter future.
The meeting, chaired by Qatar’s Interior Minister Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad, focused on enhancing joint security efforts and addressing key issues on the agenda.
Prince Abdulaziz warned of rising security challenges, including cybercrime, drug trafficking, and cross-border organized crime, during the GCC interior ministers’ meeting in Qatar.
He noted that advanced technologies are making it easier for criminal networks to smuggle weapons and fuel terrorism and extremism, especially in unstable regions.
The minister called for stronger collaboration, better strategies, and capacity-building to tackle these threats.
He also said that the GCC interior ministers’ meeting strengthens joint security efforts to tackle new challenges, supporting regional stability and development.
In a post on X, Prince Abdulaziz affirmed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to boosting communication, coordination, and integration among Gulf nations, particularly in security, to protect progress and ensure a brighter future.