Saudi FM discusses Gaza on sidelines of European Council on Foreign Relations meeting

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan meets with Sigrid Kaag (top) and Josep Borrell (bottom) in Madrid on Thursday. (SPA)
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  • Kingdom’s foreign minister had met with the high representative of the European Union for foreign affairs and security policy Josep Borrell earlier on Thursday

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with the UN Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza Sigrid Kaag in Madrid on Thursday.

The meeting, held on the sidelines of the annual meeting of the European Council on Foreign Relations, discussed the importance of delivering adequate and sustainable humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.

Prince Faisal and Kaag also discussed the necessity of reaching a ceasefire to stop the worsening humanitarian situation in the territory.

The Kingdom’s foreign minister had met with the high representative of the European Union for foreign affairs and security policy Josep Borrell earlier on in the day.

During their meeting, the two officials reviewed Saudi-EU relations and ways to strengthen and develop them in areas of common interest.

Regional and international developments, including the situation in the Gaza Strip and efforts made in this regard, were also discussed during the meeting