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The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Prince Faisal bin Farhan spoke by phone with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan as part of ongoing consultations to contain tensions across the region. The two ministers reviewed the latest developments and exchanged views on the situation while emphasizing the need to support diplomatic initiatives that de-escalate tensions and prevent any further crisis. The ministry added that both sides agreed on the value of collective action to promote stability.
A separate call came from Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, during which the Saudi minister discussed the same set of regional issues. The counterparts stressed the importance of sustained consultation and coordination between their governments on these matters. They reaffirmed their joint backing for diplomatic steps that reduce tensions, protect freedom of navigation and uphold security throughout the area.
The Saudi Press Agency distributed the ministry statement detailing the two conversations, which occurred as part of a pattern of frequent high-level contacts. Saudi Arabia has conducted more than 40 similar ministerial calls this year to address Middle East flashpoints, according to records maintained by the official news agency. Such engagements have formed a consistent element of Riyadh’s diplomatic strategy in recent years.
Turkey has expanded its regional diplomatic footprint under Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, who has participated in parallel talks with multiple Gulf states on security questions. A Reuters review of Turkish foreign policy published in early 2026 noted Ankara’s increased focus on de-escalation channels with GCC members. These interactions often center on shared concerns including maritime security and conflict mediation.
Kuwait has maintained its established role as a facilitator of quiet diplomacy, hosting past rounds of dialogue on Gulf disputes as documented in United Nations summaries of regional initiatives. Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah’s participation aligns with that mediating tradition and with Kuwait’s membership in the Gulf Cooperation Council, which has issued repeated calls for peaceful resolution of tensions. The latest call adds to a series of bilateral exchanges between Riyadh and Kuwait City on these topics.
The ministry statement indicated that all participants expressed commitment to continued coordination as the regional situation develops further. Similar diplomatic threads have linked Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Kuwait in previous rounds of talks aimed at the same objectives. The three countries maintain active embassies and regular ministerial channels that support this level of engagement.
