Saudi foreign minister discusses regional issues, Gaza with his US counterpart

Faisal bin Farhan, Antony Blinken spoke over phone about regional, international issues of mutual interest, including developments in Gaza and surrounding areas, says Saudi Foreign Ministry

By Rania Abu Shamala

ISTANBUL (AA) – Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan on Friday received a telephone call from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss regional and Gaza issues, according to a statement released by the Saudi Foreign Ministry.

“During the call, regional and international issues of mutual interest were discussed, with a focus on developments in the Gaza Strip and its surroundings,” the ministry said in the statement posted on X.

The two top diplomats also discussed "the efforts being made to address the security and humanitarian implications of these developments."

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