Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud Readout October 23, 2024

 

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

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October 23, 2024

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

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in Riyadh.  The Secretary underscored the importance of bringing the war in Gaza to an end and releasing all hostages.  The Secretary and Foreign Minister continued discussions on how to establish security, governance, and reconstruction in the post-conflict period.  The Secretary thanked the Foreign Minister for Saudi Arabia’s work to facilitate humanitarian aid into Gaza and Lebanon.  They also discussed the need for a diplomatic solution in Lebanon that allows Israeli and Lebanese civilians to return to their homes. 

The Secretary and the Foreign Minister also discussed efforts to achieve an end to the conflict in Sudan, protect civilians, increase humanitarian aid, and advance a political transition to a civilian government, building on the previous rounds of Jeddah talks and the efforts of the ALPS group.