Secretary Blinken’s Call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud
Office of the Spokesperson 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 welcomed today’s deal to release at least 50 hostages and the pause that will accelerate humanitarian assistance deliveries to civilians in Gaza. The Secretary affirmed the urgency of addressing humanitarian needs in Gaza, preventing further spread of the conflict, and reinforcing regional stability and security. He underscored the continued U.S. commitment to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. Secretary Blinken also welcomed Saudi Arabia’s efforts to secure a durable peace agreement in Yemen, launch a Yemeni-Yemeni political dialogue under UN auspices, and ensure Yemeni actors remain focused on that effort. Tags Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Israel Israel-Hamas Conflict Office of the Spokesperson Palestinian Territories Saudi Arabia The Secretary of State Yemen
Office of the Spokesperson
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 welcomed today’s deal to release at least 50 hostages and the pause that will accelerate humanitarian assistance deliveries to civilians in Gaza. The Secretary affirmed the urgency of addressing humanitarian needs in Gaza, preventing further spread of the conflict, and reinforcing regional stability and security. He underscored the continued U.S. commitment to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. Secretary Blinken also welcomed Saudi Arabia’s efforts to secure a durable peace agreement in Yemen, launch a Yemeni-Yemeni political dialogue under UN auspices, and ensure Yemeni actors remain focused on that effort.
