Saudi foreign minister discusses regional tensions, maritime security with Qatar, Egypt
RIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held separate phone calls with his Qatari and Egyptian counterparts to discuss regional developments, diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions and ways to strengthen regional security and stability. During a phone call with Qatar’s Prime Minister
RIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held separate phone calls with his Qatari and Egyptian counterparts to discuss regional developments, diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions and ways to strengthen regional security and stability. During a phone call with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Prince Faisal reviewed bilateral relations and discussed regional developments and diplomatic efforts to reduce escalation. Both sides emphasized the importance of continued coordination and consultation, supporting diplomatic efforts to reach comprehensive solutions that safeguard maritime passages, ensure freedom of navigation and strengthen regional security and stability. In a separate call with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, the two ministers discussed recent regional developments and ongoing efforts to contain tensions and prevent the expansion of conflicts. Both emphasized the importance of continued coordination and consultation, supporting diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions and strengthening dialogue and diplomatic solutions to safeguard regional security and stability. Abdelatty also reaffirmed Egypt’s condemnation and rejection of any threat to the security of Saudi Arabia and Gulf states, stressing that their security is an integral part of Arab national security.