Saudi foreign minister discusses regional security with Russian, Canadian and EU officials
ATLANTA — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held separate meetings with his counterparts from Russia and Canada, as well as the European Union's foreign policy chief, on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Atlanta.During his meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Prince Faisal reviewed bilateral relations and discussed major regional developments, particularly the escalation in Yemen and continuing threats to maritime navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab Al-Mandab Strait.The two ministers also explored efforts to enhance regional security and promote stability.In a separate meeting Friday, Prince Faisal met Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand to discuss bilateral relations and the latest developments in the region.Both sides condemned the Houthi militia's continued attacks against Saudi Arabia and emphasized the importance of efforts to achieve regional security and stability.Prince Faisal also met Kaja Kallas, the European Union's high representative for foreign affairs and security policy and vice president of the European Commission.Their discussions focused on regional and international developments, with both sides reaffirming the importance of maintaining security and stability in the region.