Saudi, Iranian FMs discuss regional developments
JEDDAH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi at the ministry's office in the Makkah region on Tuesday.
During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations between the two countries, as well as the latest developments and efforts to achieve security and stability in the region.
The meeting was attended by Prince Musab Al-Farhan, advisor to the minister of foreign affairs for political affairs; Mohammed Al-Yahya, advisor to the minister; Nasser Al-Ghannoum, director general of the General Administration for Asian Countries; and Dr. Manal Radwan, advisor at the ministry of foreign affairs.
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