Saudi FM speaks with US, French counterparts over the phone

Saudi FM speaks with US, French counterparts over the phone

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received phone calls from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Stephane Sejourne on Thursday.

During the call with Blinken, developments in the Gaza Strip and efforts made to deal with the security and humanitarian repercussions of the conflict there were discussed.

Blinken left the Middle East on Thursday after wrapping up a four-nation trip to the region. Saudi FM speaks with US, French counterparts over the phone