Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister, held a phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday in the first official contact between the two countries since Tehran launched strikes against Gulf states during the recent regional conflict.
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According to the Saudi foreign ministry, the two diplomats reviewed the latest developments in the region and discussed efforts to reduce tensions and restore security and stability.
The call comes one day after the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Israel, a move widely welcomed across the Middle East.
Following the ceasefire announcement, Prince Faisal also held separate conversations with his counterparts in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Turkiye, and Jordan as part of broader regional diplomatic consultations.
Saudi Arabia formally welcomed the ceasefire, expressing hope that it would pave the way for a comprehensive and sustainable de-escalation across the region.
In its statement, the Saudi foreign ministry said it hoped the truce would strengthen regional security and prevent further actions that threaten the sovereignty and stability of Middle Eastern nations.
Riyadh also called for an immediate end to attacks targeting Gulf countries and stressed the importance of reopening the Strait of Hormuz to ensure the free flow of international shipping and energy supplies.
Saudi Arabia further praised the diplomatic efforts of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir for their role in helping secure the temporary ceasefire.
