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Saudi and South African foreign ministers discuss bilateral ties

The ministers reviewed relations and exchanged views on regional and international developments during a phone call.

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At a glance

  • Saudi and South African foreign ministers held a phone call to review bilateral relations
  • Both ministers discussed strengthening cooperation across various fields
  • They exchanged views on regional and international developments
  • The discussion focused on addressing challenges to support security and stability

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan spoke by phone with South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola on Monday. The ministers reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries and discussed ways to strengthen cooperation across various fields in their mutual interest.

During the call, they also exchanged views on regional and international developments and discussed efforts to address current challenges in support of regional and international security and stability.

Why it matters

The call reflects ongoing diplomatic engagement between Saudi Arabia and South Africa on matters affecting regional and international security.

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