Blinken, Faisal bin Farhan Discuss Strategic Ties

 Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan
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Blinken, Faisal bin Farhan Discuss Strategic Ties

 Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan

The Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, received a phone call on Thursday from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

During the call, they reviewed the strategic relations between Riyadh and Washington and ways to strengthen them in all areas, as well as the latest developments in the region, state news agency SPA reported.

They also discussed Afghanistan and other regional issues, including concern over the recent Houthi attack on Abha airport, the State Department said in a statement.

Blinken expressed US’ strong commitment to its longstanding strategic partnership with the Kingdom and to helping Saudi Arabia defend its people and territory.



Saudi Crown Prince, European Leaders Discuss Regional Escalation

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, European Leaders Discuss Regional Escalation

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 a phone call on Sunday from French President Emmanuel Macron.

During the call, the two leaders discussed the latest regional developments, including the repercussions of the Israeli attack on and the US targeting of Iranian nuclear facilities earlier Sunday.

The Crown Prince reaffirmed the Kingdom’s firm position, calling for the utmost restraint, the avoidance of escalation, and the resolution of all differences through diplomatic means.

The Saudi Crown Prince also received a phone call from Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

Durincg the call, they discussed the latest developments in the region, and stressed the importance of restraint and de-escalation.