Saudi Crown Prince discusses regional situation with French President and Italian PM in phone call
Saudi Gazette Report
JEDDAH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman has received phone calls from French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
During the call, the Crown Prince discussed with Macron and Meloni the latest developments in the region and the repercussions of Israeli military operations against Iran.
They emphasized the importance of exercising restraint. The leaders also affirmed the need to exert all possible efforts for de-escalation and resolving all disputes through diplomatic means.
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