Saudi-Qatari-E4 meeting discusses regional de-escalations in Paris

PARIS — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan attended a ministerial meeting of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the E4 countries—France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom—on Tuesday. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) ministerial meeting in Paris.

The meeting addressed recent developments in the Middle East, including the terrorist Houthi militia’s continued attacks on civilians and civilian objects in Yemen and Saudi Arabia and their implications for regional security. Participants also discussed diplomatic efforts to support mediation between the United States and Iran to de-escalate tensions and contain ongoing regional crises.

The ministers underscored the importance of strengthening international coordination to secure regional waterways, keep trade flowing, and maintain global supply chains.