RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held separate telephone conversations with his Egyptian and Syrian counterparts on Wednesday to discuss the latest situation in the Middle East and ongoing efforts to address the crisis.
Prince Faisal made a phone call to Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani, during which they discussed the latest developments in the region and the efforts being made in this regard, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
سمو وزير الخارجية الأمير #فيصل_بن_فرحان @FaisalbinFarhan يجري اتصالاً هاتفياً بمعالي وزير الخارجية والمغتربين في الجمهورية العربية السورية السيد أسعد حسن الشيباني. pic.twitter.com/p9SkszOyO5
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Meanwhile, the Saudi Foreign Minister also received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Expatriates Affairs of Egypt Dr. Badr Abdelatty, SPA reported.
During the telephone conversation between the Saudi and Egyptian top diplomats, they discussed developments in the region and their repercussions, as well as the efforts being made regarding them, according to SPA.
سمو وزير الخارجية الأمير #فيصل_بن_فرحان @FaisalbinFarhan يتلقى اتصالاً هاتفياً من معالي وزير الخارجية والتعاون الدولي والمصريين بالخارج في جمهورية مصر العربية الدكتور بدر عبدالعاطي. pic.twitter.com/FCrymPtbg2
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The calls come amid rising tensions across the Middle East following nearly a month of conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, which has heightened fears of a broader regional escalation.
The fighting has disrupted energy supplies, threatened key shipping routes such as the Strait of Hormuz, and triggered renewed diplomatic efforts by regional countries to de-escalate the conflict.
Meanwhile, the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Wednesday unanimously adopted a draft resolution submitted by Saudi Arabia, in cooperation with other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and Jordan, condemning Iranian attacks in the region.
The resolution addressing the human rights implications of Iranian attacks in the region was adopted without a vote following an urgent debate requested by Gulf states and Jordan.
During the debate, Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its condemnation of the Iranian attacks on the Kingdom and other countries of the region.
Permanent Representative of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations Office at Geneva, Abdulmohsen Majed Bin Khothaila, stressed that these attacks constitute a blatant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states and a clear breach of international conventions and international law.
He emphasised that targeting countries not party to the conflict constitutes an unjustifiable aggression that cannot be accepted.
The adopted resolution condemns the Iranian attacks in the strongest terms, describing them as violations of international law, a serious breach of international peace and security, and an infringement on the sovereignty and territorial unity of states. It also calls for ensuring accountability for these violations.
The text further condemns any Iranian actions or threats aimed at disrupting or interfering with international navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
Additionally, the resolution expressed deep concern over Iranian attacks targeting energy infrastructure and warned of their potential serious repercussions on the enjoyment of human rights. It calls on Iran to comply with UN Security Council Resolution 2817 and to cease practices that threaten regional security and stability.
