In Atlanta, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held discussions with his German, Japanese, French and Brazilian counterparts on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, focusing on bilateral relations and regional developments, especially maritime security threats and international trade.
During the meetings with Germany’s Johann Wadephul, Japan’s Toshimitsu Motegi, France’s Jean‑Noel Barrot and Brazil’s Mauro Vieira, Prince Faisal examined the Kingdom’s relations with each nation and reviewed recent regional and global developments.
The discussions underscored concerns about threats to maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab Al‑Mandab, and their potential repercussions for energy security, global trade and supply chains. The ministers emphasized the importance of enhanced international cooperation to safeguard maritime routes and preserve the uninterrupted flow of global commerce.
In his meetings with the German and Brazilian ministers, Prince Faisal also underscored the need for coordinated international action to tackle regional challenges and restore security and stability.
The talks with Japan’s and France’s foreign ministers also covered the ongoing Houthi attacks on Saudi territory. Saudi Arabia and Japan condemned the attacks and reaffirmed their solidarity in confronting regional challenges.
Saudi Ambassador to the United States, Princess Reema bint Bandar, attended the meetings with the Japanese and French foreign ministers.
