ALBAWABA- Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held talks with his Turkish and Egyptian counterparts, focusing on the ongoing crisis in Gaza and strengthening bilateral ties.
The discussions took place on the sidelines of the 162nd session of the Arab League at the ministerial level, held at the League’s headquarters in Cairo on Tuesday.
In his meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Bin Farhan reviewed the latest developments in Gaza and efforts to address the situation.
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the talks also covered ways to enhance cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Turkey, as well as regional and international issues.
Bin Farhan later met with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Ati, emphasizing Saudi Arabia's commitment to deepening relations with Egypt.
At a joint press conference, Bin Farhan praised Egypt's efforts to facilitate humanitarian aid into Gaza and condemned Israel's obstruction of aid as a "war crime."
The Saudi minister also reiterated his support for the Palestinian cause, highlighting the role of the Arab-Islamic Committee in efforts to halt Israeli aggression. He labeled Israel’s actions in Gaza as "unacceptable" and called them "war crimes," expressing support for the Egyptian-Qatari-American mediation to resolve the conflict.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Abdel-Ati noted the strong coordination between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, announcing that the two nations are in the final stages of establishing a Supreme Coordination Council, which will be chaired by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
France, Germany, and UK to impose sanctions on Iran over alleged missile transfers to RussiaOn Gaza, Abdel-Ati called for an immediate ceasefire, which he said is crucial for stabilizing the region. He emphasized that both Egypt and Saudi Arabia oppose any escalation in the Red Sea and urged all parties to halt the violence to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza and ensure the release of detainees.
The conflict in Gaza has resulted in killing 41,020 and 94,925 injured including a high number of children and women, with more than 10,000 people still missing amid widespread destruction and famine.
