Saudi Foreign Minister, Blinken Discuss Regional Developments

Riyadh, The Gulf Observer: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, held a telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday to discuss ongoing regional developments and collaborative efforts to address them.

The discussion comes as Blinken called for intensified efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza during a news conference in South Korea. Highlighting the urgency of the situation, Blinken said, “We very much want to bring this over the finish line in the next two weeks, the time we have remaining.”

The talks underscore the shared commitment of Saudi Arabia and the United States to de-escalate tensions and promote stability in the region. Both leaders reiterated the importance of coordinated international efforts to achieve lasting peace and alleviate humanitarian suffering in Gaza.

Prince Faisal and Secretary Blinken agreed to continue close communication on these critical issues in the coming days.