Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks with several counterparts from Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Jordan, Iraq and Ukraine, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. The Saudi minister discussed with his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha, the bilateral relations between their countries, the latest regional developments and the crisis in Ukraine, and exchanged views on a range of issues of mutual interest. The Saudi minister also held separate phone calls with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani; Minister of Foreign Affairs of Oman Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Albusaidi; Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani; and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan Ayman Safadi. Discussions focused on the latest developments in the region where the ministers reaffirmed their condemnation of the repeated Iranian attacks against countries in the region, as well as their rejection of any actions that could undermine the sovereignty of states or threaten the region’s security and stability. They also exchanged views on a number of issues, foremost among them efforts to restore security, de-escalate tensions, and ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Furthermore, an official meeting was held between the Saudi minister and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq Dr. Fuad Hussein, with the attendance of several senior officials from both sides. During the meeting, they reviewed the fraternal relations between the two brotherly countries and explored ways to strengthen them across various fields. They also discussed the latest developments in the region and issues of mutual interest. The two sides emphasized the importance of respecting national sovereignty, upholding the principles of good neighborliness, refraining from interference in the internal affairs of states, and rejecting the use of any country’s territory to threaten the security and stability of other states. The Iraqi side reaffirmed commitment not to allow its territory or airspace to be used as a launching point for any acts or attacks targeting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, or other countries in the region. The two sides also stressed the importance of supporting Iraq’s security and stability, strengthening the role of its national institutions, and continuing coordination and cooperation.
