UAE, Turkish foreign ministers call Saudi FM to discuss regional de-escalation

RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received on Monday phone calls from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.During the call, Prince Faisal and Sheikh Abdullah discussed the latest developments in the region, including the continued attacks by the Houthi terrorist militia on civilian areas in the Kingdom, which were condemned by both sides. The ministers also discussed the importance of continuing efforts and raising the level of coordination and consultation, which contributes to supporting the joint Gulf Cooperation Council system, de-escalating tensions, and preserving security and stability of the region. During their call, Prince Faisal and Hakan Fidan discussed developments in the region and expressed their condemnation of the continued attacks launched by the terrorist Houthi militia against Saudi Arabia. The ministers discussed the latest developments, the efforts of the two countries to address current challenges, and their joint endeavors to enhance regional security and stability.