Saudi Foreign Minister discusses regional developments with four countries
As part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing diplomatic efforts to promote regional and international stability, His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, the Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a series of intensive telephone conversations today with his counterparts in four key countries: Spain, Turkey, Iraq, and Jordan. These calls come at a critical juncture, as the Middle East region faces rapidly escalating challenges that necessitate high-level coordination among key players.
Details of the talks with Spain and Turkey
His Highness the Minister of Foreign Affairs began his diplomatic activities by receiving a telephone call from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Spain, José Manuel Álvarez. The discussion between the two sides focused on reviewing current developments on the regional and international scenes. Saudi-Spanish talks are of particular importance given Madrid's growing role within the European Union and its support for just causes in the region, making coordination with Spain a strategic step towards unifying perspectives on complex issues.
In a related development, Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from the Turkish Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan. The call addressed the latest developments in the region, reflecting the depth of Saudi-Turkish relations and the shared commitment to finding political solutions to the crises plaguing the region, given the significant political and economic influence of both countries in the Middle East.
Strengthening Arab coordination with Iraq and Jordan
On the Arab level, and in confirmation of unity and shared destiny, His Highness the Minister of Foreign Affairs received a call from the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq, Fuad Hussein. The call not only discussed regional developments but also delved deeply into the strong bilateral relations between Riyadh and Baghdad, and the efforts being made to enhance joint cooperation in a way that serves the interests of the two brotherly peoples.
The discussions also included talks with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Ayman Safadi. Both sides focused on joint efforts to achieve security and stability, reflecting the ongoing coordination between the Kingdom and Jordan on critical issues, particularly in light of the security challenges facing neighboring countries.
The Kingdom's leading role in the stability of the region
This series of communications reaffirms the pivotal role played by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince – may God protect them – in steering the diplomatic course in the region. Through its balanced foreign policy, the Kingdom consistently strives to prioritize dialogue and diplomacy to defuse crises.
Analytical readings of this movement indicate that Riyadh is acting as a key pillar of regional security, as these intensive consultations aim to formulate unified positions towards current challenges, whether political or security-related, and to ensure that conflicts do not escalate, thus guaranteeing the protection of the region’s peoples’ capabilities and future.
