Saudi foreign minister arrives in Atlanta for G20 meeting

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived today in Atlanta, United States, to participate in the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting.

The meetings are set to address major geopolitical developments, maritime security, energy, food security, global trade and supply chains, as well as strengthening international cooperation and multilateral efforts to tackle global economic challenges.

The Saudi delegation includes Princess Reema bint Bandar, Saudi ambassador to the United States, and Deputy Minister of Finance and Saudi G20 Sherpa Abdulmohsen bin Saad Al-Khalaf.

The G20 foreign ministers’ meeting, held over two days in Atlanta on October 30 and 31, faces significant challenges due to deep divisions over the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, according to experts and diplomats. These disagreements may hinder the adoption of unified measures or statements during the meeting, experts said.

The United States, which holds the G20 presidency this year, aims to focus allied efforts on addressing trade imbalances and building a coalition to counter China’s dominance in critical minerals. However, ongoing conflicts and their economic impact remain a primary concern for many G20 members.