Saudi and Egyptian Foreign Ministers Stress Need to Preserve Maritime Corridor Security and Freedom of Navigation
The Saudi and Egyptian foreign ministers emphasize the necessity of maintaining security in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab straits and freedom of navigation, while supporting Sudan's unity.
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Riyadh, Oct 6 (KUNA) -- Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty stressed on Tuesday the necessity of safeguarding the security of maritime routes and freedom of navigation therein, particularly in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab strait. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that this was expressed during a phone call between Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Egyptian counterpart, Dr. Badr Abdelatty. The statement added that the two sides discussed current regional developments, as well as reviewing the fraternal and strategic relations between the two countries and ways to enhance bilateral cooperation across various fields. Dr. Badr Abdelatty reiterated his country’s condemnation of all attacks targeting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, reaffirming full support for the Kingdom’s security and stability. During the call, both sides also reaffirmed their firm positions in support of Sudan’s unity, sovereignty, and the preservation of its national institutions, in a manner that safeguards its security and stability and meets the aspirations of the brotherly Sudanese people. (End) A.S. / N.S.
