Spanish PM expresses solidarity with Saudi Arabia in call with Crown Prince
Spain's leader condemned attacks on Saudi territory and offered condolences over a train collision during a phone conversation.
At a glance
- Saudi Crown Prince extended condolences to Spain over train collision victims
- Spanish PM condemned attacks on Saudi territory and pledged solidarity
- Leaders discussed strengthening bilateral relations across multiple sectors
- Crown Prince also spoke with Romania's president on regional matters
Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman spoke by phone with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Thursday. The Crown Prince offered condolences to Spain over victims of a train collision and wished the injured a swift recovery. Sánchez expressed Spain's condemnation of attacks launched against Saudi territories and affirmed his country's full solidarity with Saudi Arabia.
The two leaders discussed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen cooperation across various fields. On the same day, the Crown Prince also held a separate phone call with Romania's President Nicușor Dan to discuss regional and international developments and review bilateral cooperation.
Why it matters
The calls reflect diplomatic engagement between Saudi Arabia and European nations on security concerns and bilateral cooperation.
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