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The Saudi Press Agency reported that the foreign minister received separate calls from Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. The discussions focused on the latest regional developments along with efforts to strengthen coordination aimed at preserving security and stability throughout the Gulf. All participants condemned attacks by Iran and Iran-backed militias in Yemen and Iraq that have targeted Saudi Arabia and several other countries in the region.
Prince Faisal bin Farhan also spoke with Ed Miliband, who took office as the United Kingdom’s foreign secretary on July 20. The Saudi minister congratulated Miliband on his appointment and conveyed hopes for closer bilateral cooperation that would build on existing ties. Miliband thanked him, reiterated the UK’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia and joined in condemning the actions of Iranian-backed groups operating in Yemen.
The calls additionally covered ways to enhance joint work on security issues while reviewing bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and each partner country. Such diplomatic outreach forms a key part of ongoing attempts to address shared challenges across the area. The Saudi Press Agency has regularly issued readouts of these high-level exchanges as they occur.
These latest discussions follow a similar phone call between Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Al-Sabah on July 19 during which the two ministers likewise condemned heinous Iranian attacks and reviewed efforts to preserve regional security, Asharq Al-Awsat reported. The frequency of such contacts highlights the priority Gulf states and their allies place on collective responses to destabilizing activities. Arab News cited the Saudi Press Agency in outlining how the conversations align with broader patterns of diplomatic coordination.
Miliband’s reaffirmation of support reflects the United Kingdom’s consistent stance on threats facing Saudi Arabia and its neighbors. The new British foreign secretary emphasized the importance of sustained partnership in tackling regional risks. This round of calls adds to a series of engagements that have marked Saudi diplomacy in recent months.
The Saudi Press Agency indicated that all parties stressed the value of continued communication to counter common threats and promote stability. Regional security concerns have featured prominently in Saudi foreign policy statements throughout the year. Further details on outcomes from the discussions remain focused on the shared goal of de-escalation through diplomatic means.
