Saudi Arabia, France Agree on Funding Humanitarian Projects for Lebanese People

Prince Faisal and Le Drian meet in Paris. (SPA)
Prince Faisal and Le Drian meet in Paris. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia, France Agree on Funding Humanitarian Projects for Lebanese People

Prince Faisal and Le Drian meet in Paris. (SPA)
Prince Faisal and Le Drian meet in Paris. (SPA)

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks in Paris on Monday with his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian.

Talks focused on the latest regional and international developments.

They also tackled Saudi-French ties and ways to bolster them in all fields.

The meeting at the French Foreign Ministry addressed coordination between Riyadh and Paris on Lebanon and the suffering of its people as a result of the severe economic and humanitarian crises they are enduring.

They agreed to fund several humanitarian projects dedicated to the Lebanese people. The projects will provide direct aid to several hospitals and primary healthcare facilities in Lebanon.

They will also raise the level of healthcare in fighting the coronavirus pandemic. They will provide funds to organizations that distribute baby formula and food to the neediest segments of society.

On Yemen, Prince Faisal and Le Drian underscored the importance of efforts dedicated to reaching a comprehensive political solution to its crisis.

Paris stressed its support to the Saudi peace initiative on Yemen that was proposed in March 2021 and it strongly condemned the Iran-backed Houthi militias for launching armed drones and ballistic missiles at the Kingdom.

On Iran, both sides stressed the importance of reaching any agreement that prevents Tehran from developing or acquiring nuclear weapons.

The ministers underlined the need to maintain coordination to confront challenges and bolster regional security.



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.