France condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, reaffirms solidarity with Kingdom

RIYADH — French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot condemned the Houthi militia’s attacks on Saudi Arabia and reaffirmed France’s solidarity with the Kingdom during talks with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan in Riyadh.The two ministers discussed regional developments and ongoing efforts to contain the repercussions of escalating tensions, with Barrot expressing France’s condemnation of the Houthi attacks and support for Saudi Arabia. The talks also focused on the importance of intensifying diplomatic efforts to safeguard regional waterways and ensure freedom of navigation amid growing security challenges.Both sides stressed the need to support diplomatic initiatives aimed at reaching comprehensive and sustainable solutions to ongoing regional crises, contributing to greater security and stability.The meeting also reviewed Saudi-French bilateral relations and the existing partnership across various sectors, as well as opportunities to strengthen cooperation in ways that serve the mutual interests and aspirations of both countries.RIYADH — French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot condemned the Houthi militia’s attacks on Saudi Arabia and reaffirmed France’s solidarity with the Kingdom during talks with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan in Riyadh.The two ministers discussed regional developments and ongoing efforts to contain the repercussions of escalating tensions, with Barrot expressing France’s condemnation of the Houthi attacks and support for Saudi Arabia. The talks also focused on the importance of intensifying diplomatic efforts to safeguard regional waterways and ensure freedom of navigation amid growing security challenges.Both sides stressed the need to support diplomatic initiatives aimed at reaching comprehensive and sustainable solutions to ongoing regional crises, contributing to greater security and stability.The meeting also reviewed Saudi-French bilateral relations and the existing partnership across various sectors, as well as opportunities to strengthen cooperation in ways that serve the mutual interests and aspirations of both countries.