Saudi Arabia Reviews Pakistan’s Mediation Efforts and Latest Developments in US-Iran Talks

Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Foreign Minister (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Foreign Minister (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Arabia Reviews Pakistan’s Mediation Efforts and Latest Developments in US-Iran Talks

Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Foreign Minister (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Foreign Minister (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan held separate phone talks on Monday with his Iranian and Pakistani counterparts where discussions focused on the ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States, and Pakistan’s mediation efforts aimed at containing tensions and reinforce the diplomatic track in the region.

The Saudi Foreign Ministry said that Prince Faisal received a phone call from Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi. They reviewed recent developments in the diplomatic talks between Tehran and Washington and exchanged views on regional issues of mutual concern.

In a separate call with Pakistani Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, the two officials discussed Islamabad’s mediation efforts to end the war between Iran and the US. Both sides stressed the importance of political and diplomatic solutions and voiced support for efforts aimed at strengthening regional security and stability.



Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from Kuwaiti Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
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Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from Kuwaiti Counterpart

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

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.

During the call, the Kuwaiti foreign minister expressed his sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy over the martyrs of the Saudi Aramco helicopter crash, praying to Allah Almighty to bestow His vast mercy and forgiveness upon them.

For his part, the Saudi minister expressed his deep appreciation and gratitude to Sheikh Al-Sabah for his sincere fraternal sentiments, praying for mercy and forgiveness for the martyrs.


Saudi Crown Prince, French President Support Diplomatic Efforts to De-escalate Regional Tensions

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
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Saudi Crown Prince, French President Support Diplomatic Efforts to De-escalate Regional Tensions

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received on Sunday a phone call from French President Emmanuel Macron.

During the call, they reviewed regional and international developments. They also discussed the latest developments regarding the memorandum of understanding signed between the US and Iran, as well as efforts to reach comprehensive solutions that achieve security and stability in the region.

The two sides affirmed the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation and supporting diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions.

They also discussed areas of joint cooperation and a number of regional and international issues of common interest.


GCC Secretary-General Denounces Iranian Attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait as Violation of International Law

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA
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GCC Secretary-General Denounces Iranian Attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait as Violation of International Law

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist Iranian attacks using a number of ballistic missiles and drones against Bahrain and Kuwait.

He emphasized that these treacherous attacks constitute a direct threat to the security, stability, and safety of citizens and residents on the territories of Bahrain and Kuwait, and represent a blatant violation of the principles of international law and the United Nations (UN) Charter.

He added that the continuation of these Iranian attacks undermines ongoing regional and international efforts aimed at consolidating peace and security and resolving the crisis, SPA reported.

Furthermore, Albudaiwi underscored the GCC's absolute support for all measures taken by Bahrain and Kuwait to cement their security, safeguard their sovereignty, and protect their peoples and residents.