Italian FM expresses solidarity with Saudi Arabia in call with Prince Faisal

RIYADH — Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received on Wednesday a phone call from Italy’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani.During the call, the Italian foreign minister affirmed his country’s condemnation of the brutal Houthi attacks targeting regions in Saudi Arabia. He expressed Italy’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia and support for the measures it takes to safeguard its security.Tajani also expressed his country’s gratitude to the Saudi authorities for their efforts to ensure the safety of expatriates in the Kingdom, including Italian nationals.The ministers discussed regional and international developments and efforts to ensure the safety and freedom of maritime navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, facilitating the smooth flow of international trade and preserving regional security and stability.RIYADH — Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received on Wednesday a phone call from Italy’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani.During the call, the Italian foreign minister affirmed his country’s condemnation of the brutal Houthi attacks targeting regions in Saudi Arabia. He expressed Italy’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia and support for the measures it takes to safeguard its security.Tajani also expressed his country’s gratitude to the Saudi authorities for their efforts to ensure the safety of expatriates in the Kingdom, including Italian nationals.The ministers discussed regional and international developments and efforts to ensure the safety and freedom of maritime navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, facilitating the smooth flow of international trade and preserving regional security and stability.