As part of the intensive diplomatic efforts led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to enhance security and stability in the region, His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs, held important telephone talks today (Saturday) with his counterparts in the State of Kuwait and the Syrian Arab Republic, which addressed the rapid and dangerous developments taking place in the region as a result of the recent Iranian attacks.

His Highness the Foreign Minister began his diplomatic efforts by making a telephone call to His Excellency the Foreign Minister of the sisterly State of Kuwait, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. The call focused on discussing the repercussions of the brutal Iranian aggression that targeted Kuwaiti territory and several other countries in the region. During the call, both sides expressed their strong condemnation and absolute denunciation of these hostile acts, which constitute a flagrant violation of international norms and laws, and a direct threat to regional security and peace.

In reaffirming the deep fraternal ties and shared destiny that bind the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, Prince Faisal bin Farhan reiterated the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's unwavering position and complete solidarity with the sisterly State of Kuwait. His Highness emphasized the Kingdom's unwavering support for Kuwait and its commitment to utilizing all Saudi resources and capabilities to assist and support Kuwait in all measures it takes to preserve its security, stability, and territorial integrity, stressing that Kuwait's security is an integral part of the Kingdom's own security.

In a related development, the Foreign Minister received a telephone call from his Syrian counterpart, His Excellency Mr. Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani, during which they reviewed the latest developments in the region and discussed the current dangerous escalation. Both sides agreed on the gravity of the current situation, which necessitates joint Arab coordination to confront the challenges.

Both the Saudi and Syrian sides strongly condemned the brutal Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and several neighboring countries. In this regard, they affirmed the Kingdom's legitimate right to take all necessary measures to protect its territory, ensure the safety of its citizens and residents, and deter any aggression that threatens its national resources and achievements.

These contacts come at a time when the region is witnessing increasing geopolitical tensions, reflecting the importance of the leading role played by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in unifying the Arab ranks and coordinating diplomatic positions to reduce threats that destabilize the Middle East, and to emphasize the need to respect the sovereignty of states and good neighborliness.