Saudi foreign minister discusses regional security with Russian, Canadian and EU officials
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with foreign officials from Russia, Canada, and the European Union. These meetings took place during the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Atlanta. During talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, the two men reviewed bilateral relations. They focused on regional developments, specifically the escalation in Yemen. The ministers also discussed threats to maritime navigation in the Bab Al-Mandab Strait and the Strait of Hormuz. Both officials explored ways to promote stability and improve security in the region.
ATLANTA — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held separate meetings with his counterparts from Russia and Canada, as well as the European Union's foreign policy chief, on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Atlanta.During his meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Prince Faisal reviewed bilateral relations and discussed major regional developments, particularly the escalation in Yemen and continuing threats to maritime navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab Al-Mandab Strait.The two ministers also explored efforts to enhance regional security and promote stability.In a separate meeting Friday, Prince Faisal met Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand to discuss bilateral relations and the latest developments in the region.Both sides condemned the Houthi militia's continued attacks against Saudi Arabia and emphasized the importance of efforts to achieve regional security and stability.Prince Faisal also met Kaja Kallas, the European Union's high representative for foreign affairs and security policy and vice president of the European Commission.Their discussions focused on regional and international developments, with both sides reaffirming the importance of maintaining security and stability in the region.