Saudi FM: We support international efforts to resolve Ukraine crisis politically

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received phone calls from his Turkish and Russian counterparts. (File/Getty Images)
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  • Kingdom’s foreign minister received phone calls from his Russian and Turkish counterparts
  • Prince Faisal and Russia’s Sergey Lavrov discussed latest developments in Ukraine crisis

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said on Wednesday that the Kingdom continues to support international efforts aimed at politically resolving the crisis in Ukraine.

His comments came during a phone call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in which they discussed the latest developments in the Ukraine crisis, the Kingdom’s foreign ministry said. 

The two ministers also discussed bilateral relations and ways to develop them in various fields.

Prince Faisal also received a call from his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu, and the two ministers “reviewed bilateral relations and ways to enhance them to serve the aspirations” of their countries.

They also discussed the most important regional and international issues of common interest, and aspects of intensifying joint efforts that would enhance international peace and security.