Saudi FM meets French, German, Japanese, Brazilian counterparts in US

ATLANTA — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with foreign ministers of France, Germany, Japan and Brazil in Atlanta, United States. The meetings were held on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting. During their meeting, Prince Faisal and French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot reviewed bilateral relations. They discussed regional developments, particularly the continued attacks by the Houthi militia on Saudi territory and threats to maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab Al-Mandab Strait. They also addressed the implications for international trade and global supply chains. **media[2788217]** During their meeting, the Saudi foreign minister and the German Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Johann Wadephul reviewed bilateral relations. They discussed key regional developments. The ministers emphasized the importance of strengthening international coordination to restore security and stability in the region and protect maritime routes, ensuring the uninterrupted flow of global trade. **media[2788214]** Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs Toshimitsu Motegi reviewed Saudi-Japanese relations. They discussed regional developments, particularly the continued attacks by the Houthi militia on Saudi territory. Both sides condemned the attacks and expressed solidarity in addressing current regional challenges. The ministers also examined threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab Al-Mandab Strait and their impact on energy security, trade, and global supply chains. They stressed the importance of international cooperation to ensure freedom of navigation and the stability of maritime routes. **media[2788216]** During their meeting, Prince Faisal and Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira reviewed bilateral relations and discussed the latest regional and international developments. They also emphasized the need for concerted efforts to address threats to maritime navigation and mitigate their impact on global trade and supply chains.