Saudi and Syrian Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Developments Amidst Houthi Escalation Against the Kingdom

Riyadh, October 16 (KUNA) -- Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Syrian counterpart Asaad al-Shaybani held talks today on Friday regarding regional developments amid the escalation of attacks by Houthi militias on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a press release that the discussions took place during Prince Faisal’s reception of his Syrian counterpart in Riyadh, where they reviewed bilateral relations and ways to enhance cooperation across various fields. The ministry added that both sides emphasized that the security of Saudi Arabia and Syria is an integral part of Arab national security, reaffirming the importance of continuing coordination and cooperation to contribute to maintaining peace and stability in the region. It noted that the Syrian minister expressed his country’s condemnation of these attacks and its solidarity with the Kingdom. (End) A.S. / R.J.