Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held a phone call with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.
During the call, the two ministers reviewed the latest developments in negotiations between Iran and the United States, as well as progress in implementing the agreed understandings, SPA said.
They also discussed regional developments and underscored the importance of continuing efforts to advance dialogue and diplomatic solutions in a manner that serves the shared interests of the countries and peoples of the region, the news agency added.
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah arrived in Manama on Wednesday to take part in the ministerial meeting between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states and the United States, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Upon arrival, he was received by Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani.
The meeting is expected to tackle the strategic cooperation between the GCC member states and the United States, as well as key regional and international issues and shared priorities of mutual interest.
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Wednesday a telephone call today from his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan.
They discussed regional developments and issues of mutual interest.
Prince Faisal also held telephone talks with his Kyrgyz counterpart Zheenbek Kulubaev.
Pince Faisal congratulated him on the election of Kyrgyzstan as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2027–2028 term, hoping it will contribute in supporting the council’s efforts to promote international peace and security.
They also reviewed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen them across various fields and discussed regional and international developments and efforts made in this regard.
United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is visiting the UAE as part of a tour of the Middle East.
They reviewed strategic cooperation between the UAE and US and discussed ways to further strengthen coordination across various fields in support of shared interests, reported the UAE’s state news agency WAM.
The meeting addressed regional and international issues of mutual concern, with a focus on developments in the Middle East.
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Marco Rubio underscored the importance of advancing the foundations of security, stability, and lasting peace across the region.
The meeting was attended by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser; Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Adviser to the UAE President; and a number of officials.