Key Points
- Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held a telephonic discussion with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
- Discussion addressed recent developments in the Middle East conflict
- They also discussed ongoing efforts to enhance international security and promote peace
- The talks occurred against the backdrop of an ongoing war involving Iran and multiple regional actors, with broad security implications.
ISLAMABAD: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah spoke Tuesday by telephone with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, discussing developments in the region and efforts to strengthen international security and peace.
According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the discussion took place amid the ongoing conflict that erupted in late February 2026, when joint US-Israeli strikes targeted positions in Iran, prompting retaliatory missile and drone attacks by Iran across the Middle East.
The conflict has involved multiple regional states and heightened tensions over critical energy and security infrastructure.
During the call, Prince Faisal and Foreign Minister Lavrov emphasized the importance of diplomatic coordination to prevent further escalation and to support regional stability.
Saudi Arabia continues to maintain open channels with international partners, including Russia, to address security challenges arising from the conflict. Keywords:
