Saudi FM holds regional security talks at G20 meeting in Atlanta
Prince Faisal bin Farhan met Russian, Canadian and EU officials on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Atlanta to discuss bilateral ties and regional stability.
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Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has held separate meetings with Russian, Canadian and European Union officials on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Atlanta, United States.
Prince Faisal, who arrived in Atlanta on Friday, met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Canada’s Foreign Minister Anita Anand and Kaja Kallas, the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, according to Saudi Gazette.
Discussions focused on bilateral relations and major regional developments, with particular attention to the situation in Yemen and threats to maritime navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab Al-Mandab Strait. The Saudi and Canadian ministers also emphasised the importance of regional security and stability.
With Russia, Prince Faisal reviewed bilateral relations and explored efforts to enhance regional security and promote stability. Talks with the EU’s top diplomat addressed regional and international developments, with both sides reaffirming the importance of stability in the region.
The meetings took place as G20 foreign ministers gathered to address global challenges including geopolitical developments, maritime security, energy, food security, global trade and supply chains. The agenda also includes strengthening international cooperation and multilateral action to tackle economic issues.
Saudi Arabia’s delegation in Atlanta includes the Kingdom’s Ambassador to the United States, Princess Reema bint Bandar, and Deputy Minister of Finance Abdulmohsen Al-Khalaf, who serves as the country’s G20 sherpa.
The participation highlights Saudi Arabia’s active role in multilateral diplomacy and its commitment to promoting stability in the region and beyond. The G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting brings together leading economies to coordinate policy on global issues, and Saudi Arabia has used such platforms to advance its diplomatic priorities, particularly in relation to Gulf security and international trade.
