Saudi FM, Iranian counterpart discuss regional developments in Riyadh

Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed regional developments with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi in Riyadh on Wednesday.

Iranian foreign minister arrived in Riyadh as part of his regional tour that would also take him to other countries in the region. His talks with the regional leaders would focus on regional issues and the need to exert efforts to stop Israeli crimes in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, Al Arabiya.net reported quoting the Iranian state news agency ISNA.

“Our dialogue continues in regards to the developments in the region to prevent the shameless crimes of the Israel in Lebanon in continuation of the crimes in Gaza. Starting today, I’ll start a trip to the region, to Riyadh and other capitals in the region and we will strive to have a collective movement from the countries of the region to stop the brutal attacks in Lebanon”, Araqchi said.

Foreign ministers from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and Iran discussed the latest developments in the region and the need to work for de-escalation, during their recent meeting held in Doha, Qatar.

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