Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held meetings with his counterparts from Germany, Japan, France and Brazil on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Atlanta on Saturday, with discussions focusing on bilateral relations, regional developments and maritime security.
Prince Faisal met German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira to review ties between Saudi Arabia and the four countries and exchange views on key regional and international issues.
The discussions included concerns over threats to maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab Al-Mandab, as well as their potential implications for energy security, international trade and global supply chains.
The ministers emphasised the importance of strengthening international cooperation to safeguard vital maritime routes and maintain the uninterrupted flow of global commerce.
During his meetings with the German and Brazilian foreign ministers, Prince Faisal also discussed the need for coordinated international efforts to address regional challenges and promote security and stability.
His talks with the Japanese and French foreign ministers also covered continued Houthi attacks on Saudi territory. Saudi Arabia and Japan condemned the attacks and reaffirmed their solidarity in addressing regional security challenges.
Saudi Ambassador to the United States Princess Reema bint Bandar also attended the meetings with the Japanese and French foreign ministers.
