Saudi, Japanese FMs underscore international cooperation to ensure freedom of navigation

ATLANTA — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan held talks with Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs Toshimitsu Motegi in Atlanta, United States. The meetingwas held on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting.

During their meeting, Prince Faisal and Motegi reviewed Saudi-Japanese relations. They discussed regional developments, particularly the continued attacks by the Houthi militia on Saudi territory. Both sides condemned the attacks and expressed solidarity in addressing current regional challenges.

The ministers also examined threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab Al-Mandab Strait and their impact on energy security, trade, and global supply chains. They stressed the importance of international cooperation to ensure freedom of navigation and the stability of maritime routes.