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 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.