Saudi Embassy in Türkiye Has Not Received Notices of Citizens Present in Quake-Hit Areas

 Rescuers work at the site of a collapsed building following an earthquake in Adana, Türkiye February 6, 2023. (Reuters)
Rescuers work at the site of a collapsed building following an earthquake in Adana, Türkiye February 6, 2023. (Reuters)
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Saudi Embassy in Türkiye Has Not Received Notices of Citizens Present in Quake-Hit Areas

 Rescuers work at the site of a collapsed building following an earthquake in Adana, Türkiye February 6, 2023. (Reuters)
Rescuers work at the site of a collapsed building following an earthquake in Adana, Türkiye February 6, 2023. (Reuters)

The Saudi embassy in Ankara announced on Monday that it has not received any notices that Saudis were present in areas in Türkiye’s south struck by a devastating earthquake in the early hours of the morning.

In a tweet, the embassy said it was following up with Turkish officials to ensure that no Saudi were present in the devastated regions.

It called on Saudis, who are present there, to exercise caution and communicate with the embassy on the dedicated hotline.



Saudi FM Holds Separate Phone Talks with Counterparts from Iraq, Greece, Cyprus, and Spain

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
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Saudi FM Holds Separate Phone Talks with Counterparts from Iraq, Greece, Cyprus, and Spain

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call on Saturday from Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Fuad Hussein.

The two officials discussed regional developments, with a particular focus on the Israeli military operations targeting Iran and their broader regional implications, the Saudi Press Agency said Saturday.

The Saudi minister also held separate phone conversations with Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis and Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares. Both discussions centered on the latest regional developments and their impact on regional and international security and stability.

Additionally, the Saudi minister spoke with Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos. The two sides reviewed the situation in the region and emphasized the importance of de-escalation and the pursuit of diplomatic solutions.