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Saudi Foreign Minister Meets with Irish Counterpart

From Asharq Al-Awsat · () English

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  • Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with Irish Minister Helen McEntee in Jeddah to discuss bilateral relations and cooperation.
  • The two ministers reviewed regional and international developments, emphasizing de-escalation and peaceful conflict resolution.
  • Discussions also focused on enhancing economic and trade ties, leveraging Saudi Vision 2030 to boost mutual investments.

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held discussions with Helen McEntee, Ireland's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Defense, in Jeddah. The meeting aimed to strengthen bilateral relations and explore avenues for enhanced cooperation across various sectors.

Both ministers reviewed the latest regional and international developments, with a particular focus on de-escalating tensions and fostering conditions for comprehensive, peaceful solutions to ongoing conflicts in the region. They underscored the importance of sustained diplomatic efforts to address crises, restore stability, and ensure the safety of waterways and freedom of navigation.

The discussions also delved into opportunities for bolstering economic and trade cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Ireland. The officials explored ways to encourage partnerships between public and private sectors, capitalizing on the initiatives outlined in Saudi Vision 2030 to promote trade and mutual investments.

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