Saudi Foreign Minister Discusses Maritime Security with France, Germany, and Brazil

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held separate meetings with the foreign ministers of France, Germany, and Brazil on the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta. The discussions covered bilateral relations, regional developments, and threats to maritime navigation safety and global trade movement.

During his meeting with French Minister of European and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot, Prince Faisal reviewed bilateral relations and recent regional developments, particularly the ongoing attacks by Houthi militias on Saudi territory. The meeting also addressed threats to maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz and the Strait of Bab al-Mandab and their repercussions on international trade and global supply chains. The meeting was attended by Saudi Ambassador to the United States Princess Reema bint Bandar.

In a separate meeting with Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira, the two ministers reviewed relations between the two countries and emphasized the necessity of coordination to confront threats to maritime navigation and reduce their impact on global trade movement and supply chains.

During Prince Faisal's meeting with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, the two ministers affirmed the importance of strengthening international coordination to restore security and stability in the region and preserve maritime corridors to ensure the uninterrupted flow of global trade.