Riyadh: Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah engaged in a phone call with UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Ed Miliband. The conversation marked an important diplomatic effort to foster and enhance the bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the call commenced with Prince Faisal extending his congratulations to Miliband on his recent appointment, expressing hopes for his success and a strong collaborative future. The Saudi foreign minister emphasized the importance of developing and strengthening the ties between the two nations.

In response, UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband expressed gratitude for the congratulatory remarks and reiterated his commitment to deepening the bilateral relationship. He also expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia, condemning the actions of Iran-backed militias in Yemen and other regional threats.

The discussion also covered a review of ongoing bilateral relations, regional developments, and potential strategies to bolster joint efforts in supporting regional and international security and stability.