Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan conducts regional diplomatic talks

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a series of high-level meetings and discussions on the sidelines of the G20 ministerial meeting in Atlanta, United States. During a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the two officials discussed strategic relations and regional challenges. The two nations also signed a contract for the United States to participate as an official participant in the Riyadh Expo 2030.

Prince Faisal bin Farhan also met with several international counterparts to address regional stability. In discussions with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, the focus included the situation in Yemen and threats to maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandab Strait. Meetings with European Union officials and the Canadian Foreign Minister involved condemning Houthi militia attacks on Saudi Arabia and emphasizing the importance of regional security.

Additionally, the Saudi Foreign Minister held talks with representatives from Japan, France, Brazil, and Germany regarding bilateral relations and international developments. Separately, Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a phone call with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi to coordinate efforts on regional stability, the Palestinian cause, and the need for diplomatic solutions to mitigate escalation in the Middle East.