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- Officials discuss need for ceasefire in Gaza, humanitarian aid efforts
RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met his Latvian counterpart, Krisjanis Karins, on Monday on the sidelines of the Union for the Mediterranean Regional Forum in Barcelona.
The officials discussed the latest developments in Gaza, international efforts to provide humanitarian and medical aid, and the need to agree a ceasefire to protect civilians and prevent the situation from worsening.
Prince Faisal stressed the need for the international community to accept moral and ethical responsibility for upholding international legitimacy, including the UN Security Council resolution issued last week, in a way that achieves peace and security and prevents extremism and violence.
The ministers also discussed issues of mutual interest, including ways to boost relations between their countries.
Prince Faisal also held similar talks with Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Monday.
Saudi Ambassador to Spain Azzam Al-Qain attended the meeting.