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Saudi FM Holds Talks with French, Dutch Counterparts

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah addresses the 78th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City on September 23, 2023. (AFP)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah addresses the 78th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City on September 23, 2023. (AFP)
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Saudi FM Holds Talks with French, Dutch Counterparts

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah addresses the 78th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City on September 23, 2023. (AFP)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah addresses the 78th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City on September 23, 2023. (AFP)

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Sunday a telephone call from his French counterpart Catherine Colonna.

The officials discussed the latest developments in and around the Gaza Strip and the need to work to stop the escalation there.

Prince Faisal emphasized the Kingdom's rejection of targeting civilians in any form and the need for all parties in Gaza to respect international humanitarian law.

Also on Sunday, Prince Faisal received a telephone call from his Dutch counterpart Hanke Bruins Slot.

Their talks focused on the latest developments in the unprecedented situation between Palestinians and Israelis, and international efforts to stop the escalation between them.

They covered the latest regional and international developments and the most significant issues of common interest.

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UAE, Syria Foreign Ministers Discuss Bolstering Ties on UAE visit

A handout photo made available by the Emirates News Agency (WAM) shows United Arab Emirates Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan (R) meeting with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani (L) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 06 January 2025. (WAM)
A handout photo made available by the Emirates News Agency (WAM) shows United Arab Emirates Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan (R) meeting with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani (L) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 06 January 2025. (WAM)
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UAE, Syria Foreign Ministers Discuss Bolstering Ties on UAE visit

A handout photo made available by the Emirates News Agency (WAM) shows United Arab Emirates Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan (R) meeting with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani (L) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 06 January 2025. (WAM)
A handout photo made available by the Emirates News Agency (WAM) shows United Arab Emirates Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan (R) meeting with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani (L) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 06 January 2025. (WAM)

UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed bolstering "brotherly" ties with Syria during the first official visit by Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani to the United Arab Emirates on Monday, Emirati state news agency WAM reported.

The two ministers also discussed the overall developments in Syria since former President Bashar al-Assad was ousted by opposition factions on Dec. 8.

The UAE's foreign minister reiterated the country's support for Syria's independence and sovereignty, WAM added.

Syria's Defense Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra, head of intelligence Anas Khattab and the UAE's minister of state for defense affairs, Mohammed Fadel al-Mazrouei, also attended the meeting.

The UAE is part of Shibani's second foreign tour, which earlier took him to Qatar and will also include a visit to Jordan. He said the visits aim to "support stability, security, economic recovery and build distinguished partnerships", according to his account on X.

Shibani made his first foreign trip to Saudi Arabia last week, where Saudi officials discussed how best to support Syria's political transition.