Saudi, French foreign ministers discuss regional developments in Paris

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met today in Paris with Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, on the sidelines of the G7 ministerial meeting.

At the start of the meeting, Prince Faisal expressed his gratitude to France for its efforts in chairing the G7 this year and for inviting Saudi Arabia to participate in the ministerial meeting.

The two ministers discussed recent regional developments, the ongoing attacks by the Houthi militia against the Kingdom, and joint efforts to contain regional crises and mitigate their impact. They also addressed ways to ensure the safety of maritime routes, freedom of navigation, and the security and stability of the region.

The meeting was attended by Saudi Ambassador to France Dr. Faisal bin Saud Al-Mujfel.