Saudi, Qatari and European foreign ministers meet in Paris on regional issues

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan took part in a ministerial meeting that brought together Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the European Quad (France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom) on the sidelines of the G7 ministerial meeting in Paris.

The talks focused on recent developments in the Middle East, particularly the ongoing attacks by the Houthi militia targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure in Yemen and Saudi Arabia, and the implications for regional security.

The ministers also discussed diplomatic efforts to support mediation between the United States and Iran, aiming to de-escalate tensions and contain current regional crises.

The meeting addressed the importance of strengthening international coordination to secure regional maritime routes, ensuring the smooth flow of trade and the continuity of global supply chains.