Secretary Blinken’s Call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud
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January 6, 2025
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. The Secretary reaffirmed U.S. support for a Syrian-led and Syrian-owned peaceful political transition to an inclusive, representative, and accountable government. He stressed the international community’s shared goal for all Syrian parties to respect the rights and fundamental freedoms for all Syrians, including members of minority groups, and to prevent Syria from being used as a base for terrorism. The Secretary also emphasized the need for the international community to facilitate the flow of humanitarian assistance throughout Syria and thanked the Saudi government for providing aid to the Syrian people.
The Secretary and Foreign Minister also discussed continued efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza that secures the release of all hostages and surges humanitarian assistance. They discussed implementation of the cessation of hostilities between Israel and Lebanon, and the Secretary emphasized the need for continued support to Lebanon’s legitimate security institutions, such as the Lebanese Armed Forces and the Internal Security Forces.
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