Saudi FM, EU Foreign Policy Chief Discuss Regional Developments
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Monday a telephone call from EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.
He also held a separate call with his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani.
Talks focused on regional developments and the ongoing efforts to address key issues in the region.
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