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Saudi, US foreign ministers hold phone talks on regional developments

Published: 11 Jul 2026 - 12:37 pm | Last Updated: 11 Jul 2026 - 12:40 pm
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Riyadh,Saudi Arabia: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud discussed the latest regional developments during a telephone call on Saturday with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the two sides underscored the importance of continuing coordination and consultations to promote security and stability across the region.

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