Saudi Arabia Calls on Iraqi Parties to Protect Country

Iraqi security forces keep watch as supporters of Shiite cleric and Sadrist movement leader Moqtada al-Sadr withdraw from the Green Zone in Baghdad, Iraq, 30 August 2022. (EPA)
Iraqi security forces keep watch as supporters of Shiite cleric and Sadrist movement leader Moqtada al-Sadr withdraw from the Green Zone in Baghdad, Iraq, 30 August 2022. (EPA)
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Saudi Arabia Calls on Iraqi Parties to Protect Country

Iraqi security forces keep watch as supporters of Shiite cleric and Sadrist movement leader Moqtada al-Sadr withdraw from the Green Zone in Baghdad, Iraq, 30 August 2022. (EPA)
Iraqi security forces keep watch as supporters of Shiite cleric and Sadrist movement leader Moqtada al-Sadr withdraw from the Green Zone in Baghdad, Iraq, 30 August 2022. (EPA)

Saudi Arabia expressed on Tuesday its sorrow over the loss of life during clashes that rocked Iraq on Monday.

The Foreign Ministry called on all parties and political forces to stand united to “preserve the gains of the people.”

It added that it was following the developments in Iraq with deep concern, lamenting the loss of life.

It stressed that the Kingdom supports all efforts aimed at averting Iraq and its people the pain of division and internal conflict.

It urged all parties to resort to peaceful means to meet the demands of the fraternal Iraqi people to secure their safe future, stability and prosperity.



Saudi FM Discusses Regional Developments with Blinken, France’s Barrot

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot. (SPA)
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Saudi FM Discusses Regional Developments with Blinken, France’s Barrot

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Saturday a telephone call from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

They discussed the escalation in the region, developments in Lebanon, and efforts being exerted in this regard.

Earlier, Prince Faisal received his French counterpart Jean-Noël Barrot in Riyadh for talks on Lebanon.

They also reviewed bilateral relations between their countries and exchanged views on regional and international developments.