Saudi, Japanese foreign ministers discuss bilateral ties and regional developments

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting.

According to a statement from the ministry on its X platform account, the two officials reviewed bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Japan and discussed the latest regional developments, including the ongoing attacks by the Houthi militia on Saudi territory. Both sides condemned these attacks and affirmed their solidarity in facing current regional challenges.

The ministers also discussed threats to maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab Al-Mandab, their impact on energy security, international trade, and global supply chains, and emphasized the importance of strengthening international cooperation to ensure freedom of navigation and the stability of maritime routes.

The meeting was attended by Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the United States.

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