Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, held a series of high-level diplomatic calls on Tuesday with his counterparts from Egypt and Jordan. According to the Saudi Gazette, the discussions involved Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Dr. Badr Abdelatty, and Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi.
During the conversations, the Egyptian and Jordanian ministers expressed their firm solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in its ongoing efforts to counter aggression from the Houthi militia. The officials emphasized the importance of regional stability and condemned recent attacks targeting Saudi territory. Dr. Abdelatty reiterated Egypt’s full support for the security and sovereignty of the Kingdom, highlighting the strategic nature of the bilateral relationship between Riyadh and Cairo.
Beyond the immediate security concerns, the ministers addressed broader regional developments, with a specific focus on the safety of maritime routes. The officials stressed the necessity of protecting freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and the Bab Al-Mandab Strait, which are critical arteries for global trade. The calls underscored a unified regional stance on maintaining maritime security amidst ongoing tensions in the area.
The story reports on a standard diplomatic exchange between Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Jordan. As this is a report of an official government communication, it is consistent with regional diplomatic norms and the established geopolitical alignment of these nations regarding maritime security and the Houthi militia.
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Original report: Saudi Gazette