Saudi, Austrian foreign ministers discuss escalation of violence in Gaza

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a phone call on Tuesday with Austria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Alexander Schallenberg to address the situation in Gaza.

The two spoke about a number of issues during the call, including the need for the international community to fulfill its obligations to stop military escalation in the enclave. Their discussions revolved around finding a solution that would prevent the further loss of civilian lives and address the long-standing aspirations of the Palestinian people.

They also reviewed bilateral relations between the Saudi Arabia and Austria, and emphasized the importance of enhancing friendly ties to the mutual benefit of both countries and their citizens.