Saudi FM Prince Faisal holds calls with counterparts from UAE, Qatar, Bahrain
Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed the latest regional and international developments and issues of common interest between Riyadh and the other three capitals, according to readouts of the calls.
Prince Faisal spoke to UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, and Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani.
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