Saudi FM discusses Gaza crisis with French, Iranian counterparts

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Sunday held separate talks with his French and Iranian counterparts about the crisis in the Gaza Strip.

During his call with French minister Catherine Colonna, the prince thanked her country for supporting Friday’s UN resolution aimed at bringing about an immediate ceasefire and the establishment of a humanitarian truce on the Israel-Hamas war.

And in a conversation with Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, Prince Faisal discussed developments in Gaza and the importance of the international community effecting a ceasefire to protect civilian lives.

On Sunday, the Saudi foreign ministry said Prince Faisal also held calls with counterparts from Spain, South Africa, Belgium, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg and Malta on the Gaza conflict.