RIYADH: Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan during a telephone call with his Swiss counterpart Ignazio Cassis stressed the importance of stopping all forms of targeting civilians in Gaza, Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.
During the call both sides discussed the latest developments in Gaza and its surroundings, while they also exchanged views on the international efforts made to de-escalate tensions in Gaza.
Conflicting parties urged to abide by international law
Prince Faisal called upon all conflicting parties to abide by the international humanitarian law.
The Saudi Foreign Minister urged the Swiss Confederation to use its position as a non-permanent member of the Security Council, to ensure that the council fulfills its responsibility to maintain international peace and security, including pushing for an immediate cessation of ongoing military operations and lifting the siege on the Gaza Strip.
He noted that the UN Security Council had a responsibility to implement its decisions regarding the Palestinian issue, specifically Resolutions No. 242 (1967), No. 338 (1973), No. 1515 (2003), and No. 2334 (2016).
During the phone conversation, the prince also called for a just and comprehensive solution to the situation according to the aspirations of the Palestinians.
🇸🇦📞🇨🇭| Foreign Minister HH Prince @FaisalbinFarhan held a phone call with Swiss Foreign Minister, @ignaziocassis. pic.twitter.com/BZn1TDpyw5
— Foreign Ministry 🇸🇦 (@KSAmofaEN) October 19, 2023
