Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held discussions today, Saturday, with David Lammy, the Shadow Foreign Secretary of the UK’s Labour Party, focusing on the escalating military situation in the Gaza Strip and the urgent need for an immediate ceasefire. This meeting, which took place on the sidelines of the 2023 Manama Dialogue in Bahrain, covered the significance of halting military escalation in Gaza, enabling humanitarian and relief organizations to deliver urgent and necessary aid to the region.
The Saudi Press Agency “SPA” reported that during his meeting with the UK’s Shadow Foreign Secretary, Prince Faisal emphasized the international community’s responsibility to end the military escalation and the forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza. He also highlighted the need to confront all blatant violations of international humanitarian law perpetrated by Israeli forces against civilians in Gaza.
This high-level meeting reflects the ongoing international concern over the situation in Gaza and the broader Middle East, underscoring the importance of diplomatic efforts in resolving conflicts and ensuring peace and stability in the region.