Saudi FM Meets US Special Envoy for Iran, Russian FM in New York

The Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, with US Special Envoy for Iran, Robert Malley (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, with US Special Envoy for Iran, Robert Malley (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi FM Meets US Special Envoy for Iran, Russian FM in New York

The Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, with US Special Envoy for Iran, Robert Malley (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, with US Special Envoy for Iran, Robert Malley (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held separate meetings on Friday with the US Special Envoy for Iran, Robert Malley, and US National Security Council Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa Brett McGurk. The meetings took place on the sidelines of the 76th UN General Assembly in New York.

The Saudi FM and Malley discussed enhancing joint action and the latest developments towards the nuclear program. They also touched on the latest regional and international developments.

During his meeting with McGurk, Prince Faisal discussed enhancing joint coordination to lay the foundations for security and stability in the Middle East. The two officials also discussed the latest developments in the regional and international arenas.

Earlier, Prince Faisal also discussed with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov bilateral relations and means to support and enhance them in various fields.

They also exchanged views on the latest developments in the region and the world and efforts made towards them.

Prince Faisal also met with Estonian Foreign Minister Eva-Maria Liimets. They discussed bilateral relations and ways to support and enhance them to serve common interests and exchange views on regional and international issues.



Saudi Crown Prince Lauds Trump on Lifting Syria Sanctions

US President Donald Trump attends a group photo session with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 14, 2025. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
US President Donald Trump attends a group photo session with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 14, 2025. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
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Saudi Crown Prince Lauds Trump on Lifting Syria Sanctions

US President Donald Trump attends a group photo session with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 14, 2025. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
US President Donald Trump attends a group photo session with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 14, 2025. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman praised on Wednesday US President Donald Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Syria.

“We commend the decision made yesterday by President Trump to lift the sanctions on the brotherly Syrian Arab Republic, which will alleviate the suffering of the Syrian people,” he said in his opening speech at the GCC-US summit in Riyadh.

The Crown Prince also said that Gulf states were seeking to work with the US to de-escalate tensions in the region.

“We are aware of the magnitude of the challenges facing our region and we strive with you and with our GCC brothers to deescalate tensions in the region and to stop the war in Gaza and to find a permanent and comprehensive solution for the Palestinian crisis,” he said, addressing Trump.

“We stress our support to ending conflicts through peaceful means,” he added.