Prince Faisal bin Farhan discusses Yemen escalation and maritime security with Lavrov and Kaja Kallas

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held separate talks on the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministers meeting in Atlanta with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, and the EU's foreign and security policy chief Kaja Kallas.

The meeting between Prince Faisal and Lavrov addressed bilateral relations and regional developments, particularly the escalation in Yemen and ongoing threats to freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb. The two ministers discussed efforts to strengthen regional security and achieve stability.

In his meeting with Anand, the two sides reviewed bilateral relations and the latest regional developments, and emphasized condemnation of the continued attacks by Houthi militia on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, stressing the need to work toward regional security and stability.

Kallas's discussions focused on regional and international developments, with both sides affirming the importance of preserving security and stability in the region.