(CNN)– US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said on Wednesday that he spoke with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh about the situation in Gaza, Lebanon and Sudan.
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The US State Department, in a statement, said Blinken and Prince Mohammed bin Salman “discussed efforts to end the conflict in the Middle East.”
In a clear reference to normalization efforts, the statement said: “They continued discussions on the need to establish lasting regional stability, including greater integration among the countries of the region. “
In addition to the talks on Gaza, the two also discussed “efforts to reach a diplomatic solution” to the conflict between Israel and Lebanese Hezbollah.
The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said, “Bilateral relations and areas of cooperation were reviewed, as well as developments in regional and international situations of common interest, to especially the developments in Gaza and Lebanon, and the efforts made to stop weapons. operations and address their security and humanitarian implications.”.
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2024-10-23 21:00:00
