Key facts
- Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud met with Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani in Riyadh.
- The discussion included ongoing US-Iran negotiations and regional developments.
- Both ministers emphasized the importance of ensuring freedom of maritime navigation in the Arabian Gulf.
- The meeting also covered efforts to enhance security and stability between the two nations.
- Qatar indicated that the next US-Iran negotiation session would follow the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud met with his Bahraini counterpart Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani in Riyadh to discuss regional developments, with a particular focus on the ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran. The meeting, held on Sunday, also addressed the continuous efforts by both Saudi Arabia and Bahrain to bolster security and stability in the region.
According to a statement from Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two ministers reaffirmed the critical importance of safeguarding freedom of navigation within the Arabian Gulf. They also engaged in an exchange of views on various other issues of mutual interest.
Qatar's Foreign Ministry previously announced that the subsequent meeting between Iranian and US negotiators is scheduled to take place after July 9, following the funeral processions for Iran's late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. This development indicates a pause in diplomatic efforts due to the mourning period.