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Saudi and EU Officials Discuss Cooperation and Regional Developments

Riyadh:Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, engaged in a phone conversation with European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and European Commission Vice-President, Kaja Kallas, on Sunday.

According to National news agency - Lebanon, the discussion focused on cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the European Union, alongside regional and international developments of mutual interest.

During the call, both officials addressed the recent attack by the Houthi militia on King Khalid International Airport. Kallas condemned the attack on behalf of the EU, emphasizing that strikes targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure are unjustifiable.

Kallas also expressed the EU's solidarity with Saudi Arabia, extending condolences to the families of the victims and wishing a speedy recovery to those injured in the attack. Additionally, she highlighted the need for efforts to contain regional escalation and stressed the importance of enhancing maritime defense cooperation to ensure the security and safety of regional waterways.