Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah attended on Monday an expanded G7 meeting for invited partners in Paris dedicated to discussing artificial intelligence.
The meeting addressed the implications of the rapid development of advanced technologies and models on the strategic environment and international security, as well as ways to boost international coordination to handle the risks associated with AI.
It examined achieving a balance between leveraging innovation opportunities and ensuring the development and use of these technologies in a safe and responsible manner to bolster the capacity to confront challenges and maintain global peace and stability.
Prince Faisal met on the sidelines with his French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot for talks on the latest regional developments and the ongoing attacks by the terrorist Houthi militia on Saudi Arabia.
They tackled efforts to address the crises and limit their repercussions in a way that helps secure the safety of international waterways and freedom of navigation and preserves the security and stability of the region.
Prince Faisal also held separate meetings with his British counterpart Ed Miliband and German counterpart Johann Wadephul to discuss regional developments and joint efforts to secure waterways and freedom of navigation.
He met with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun for talks on bilateral relations and cooperation. They exchanged views on regional developments and efforts exerted towards them.
The G7 meeting tackled the most important developments and issues on the international stage, efforts aimed at resolving crises and conflicts, boosting maritime and port security, combating smuggling, supporting the effectiveness of humanitarian response, food security and nutrition, and artificial intelligence security.
Saudi Arabia's participation comes as an extension of its active role in the work of France's G7 presidency, and stems from the Kingdom's keenness to strengthen consultation and coordination with international partners, and to intensify joint efforts to deal with current regional and international challenges.
