RIYADH: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received the United Kingdom (UK) Foreign Secretary James Cleverly on Thursday, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral ties and ways of enhancing them in various areas of cooperation. They also talked about the latest developments in Gaza and its surroundings and international efforts.
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The Foreign Minister reiterated Saudi Arabia’s position in rejecting the targeting of civilians in any form, underscoring the need for reaching an immediate cessation of the military escalation and ending of siege on Gaza to help open safe corridors to allow delivery of relief and humanitarian assistance to civilians.
The minister urged the UK, as a permanent member of the Security Council, to work to ensure that the council fulfils its obligations to maintain international peace and security.
