Saudi foreign minister arrives in Istanbul for talks on Yemen, Iran war and regional security
ISTANBUL — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived in Istanbul on Friday to participate in ministerial meetings bringing together Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Türkiye and Egypt, as well as talks with four major European countries on escalating regional and international crises.The meeting
ISTANBUL — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived in Istanbul on Friday to participate in ministerial meetings bringing together Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Türkiye and Egypt, as well as talks with four major European countries on escalating regional and international crises.The meetings will focus on developments in Yemen, the US-Iran war, the Palestinian issue and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, alongside efforts to restore and safeguard freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab.Prince Faisal will participate in a ministerial meeting of the four-nation group comprising Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Türkiye and Egypt.The group will also hold a separate ministerial meeting with representatives from the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy.The discussions will address opportunities to strengthen cooperation and coordination between regional countries and their European counterparts, particularly in responding to security challenges and ongoing conflicts.Maritime security is expected to feature prominently in the talks, with participants discussing the importance of restoring freedom of navigation and ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab, two strategically important waterways for international trade and energy shipments.Ahead of his arrival in Istanbul, Prince Faisal received separate telephone calls from UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita.During the calls, the Saudi foreign minister discussed regional developments and ongoing efforts to address the situation.