Saudi FM holds series of calls with regional and international stakeholders on escalation and attack on Iran
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held a series of telephone conversations with a number of regional and international stakeholders on Sunday to discuss the latest developments and their implications for regional and international security.
In a telephone conversation with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, the two countries exchanged views on the current regional situation and explored ways to strengthen joint efforts to promote security and stability.
A separate phone call with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani focused on the dangerous escalation in the region and Iranian attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, Qatar and several other countries. Both sides affirmed their full right to take necessary measures to protect the security and stability of their countries.
The Minister also received a call from Yvette Cooper, UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, during which she reviewed developments in the region, condemned Iranian attacks targeting Saudi Arabia and other countries in the region, and stressed the importance of continued efforts to maintain regional security and stability.
Furthermore, Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, confirmed Italy’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia and condemnation of the Iranian attack during a telephone conversation, noting the broader security implications in the region.
The minister also received a call from Hussein Al-Sheikh, Vice-President of the State of Palestine, who condemned the Iranian attack and reiterated Palestinian solidarity and full support for Saudi Arabia and its brother Arab states.
