Saudi Crown Prince, UK Prime Minister Discuss Ties, Regional Security

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud held a phone call with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, congratulating him on his new role and wishing him success. The conversation highlighted the strong, long-standing relationship between Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom.

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During the call, the Crown Prince also praised the strong and longstanding ties between the two countries and their peoples.

During the call, the Crown Prince praised the enduring ties between the two nations. Prime Minister Burnham expressed his gratitude for the Crown Prince's well wishes. He also strongly condemned the Houthi militia's attacks and their ongoing threats to maritime navigation in the Red Sea. Burnham reaffirmed the United Kingdom's unwavering support for Saudi Arabia's security and sovereignty.

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The British prime minister expressed his appreciation to the Crown Prince for his kind sentiments.

The two leaders also reviewed existing areas of cooperation, exploring avenues for further development and strengthening of their partnership. Additionally, they discussed several regional and international matters of mutual interest, underscoring the shared concerns and collaborative spirit between the two countries.

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The Prime Minister strongly condemned the attacks carried out by the Houthi militia and its continued threats to freedom of navigation in the Red Sea.