RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan congratulated his French counterpart Catherine Colonna on her newly assumed office.

Prince Faisal held a phone call with Colonna on Thursday to congratulate his counterpart on her appointment as France's new foreign minister.

He expressed the Kingdom's aspiration to work with France to confront common challenges and maintain security and stability in the region.

During the call, they reviewed the bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to enhance them. They also discussed regional and international developments and the efforts exerted towards them. — SG