Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud Readout March 20, 2024

 

Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud

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March 20, 2024

The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:  

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud.  The Secretary and the Foreign Minister discussed the urgent need to protect all civilians in Gaza and immediately increase humanitarian assistance to those in need.  Secretary Blinken stressed the importance of continued close coordination with regional and international partners on resolving the conflict in Gaza and preparing for the post-conflict phase.  The Secretary emphasized the United States’ commitment to achieving sustained peace through the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with security guarantees for Israel.  The Secretary and Foreign Minister also discussed the importance of ending the conflicts in Sudan and Yemen.