Freedom of navigation and regional developments are at the forefront of the discussions of the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and France in Riyadh

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The Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, received the Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, Jean-Noel Barrot.

The two sides discussed the importance of intensifying diplomatic efforts to ensure the security and safety of regional waterways and freedom of navigation in them.

They discussed supporting diplomatic efforts to reach comprehensive and sustainable solutions to the current regional crises, thus consolidating security and stability in the region.

In the same context, the two sides discussed developments in the regional situation and the efforts made to limit the repercussions of the events therein, as the French Foreign Minister affirmed his country’s condemnation of the terrorist attacks by the Houthi militia, and France’s solidarity with the Kingdom.

During the reception, bilateral relations, the existing partnership between them in various fields, and ways to strengthen them in a way that achieves mutual interests and supports the aspirations of the two countries were reviewed.