London, Dec 15, 2023, On Thursday, Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah engaged in a significant meeting with the United Kingdom's Foreign Secretary David Cameron in London. The meeting, attended by the Saudi Ambassador to the UK, Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, marked an important diplomatic exchange between the two nations.
During the meeting, both parties undertook a comprehensive review of bilateral relations, exploring avenues for further development across various fields. Additionally, discussions extended to the recent developments in the Gaza Strip and its surrounding areas. The leaders emphasized the importance of taking necessary measures to halt ongoing hostilities, ensuring the protection of civilians and preventing the escalation of violence.
Prince Faisal, underscoring the international community's role, particularly the permanent members of the Security Council, including the UK, called for the fulfillment of responsibilities in intensifying efforts toward a ceasefire. The focus was on establishing relief corridors to facilitate the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid—food and medical assistance—to the Gaza Strip. Furthermore, Prince Faisal emphasized the need to create conditions for stability and to reignite a comprehensive and just peace process that upholds the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.
In a gesture of diplomatic hospitality, Foreign Secretary Cameron hosted a lunch banquet in honor of Prince Faisal and his accompanying delegation. The meeting and banquet were attended by the Director General of the Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdulrahman Al-Dawood. The events underscored the importance of diplomatic collaboration and dialogue between Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom on regional and international matters.
