Saudi Foreign Minister Arrives in Paris to Participate in G7 Meeting

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived in the French capital, Paris, on Sunday to participate in the ministerial meeting of the G7 foreign ministers, which is being hosted by France on Monday and Tuesday, according to the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The ministry said in a statement that the participation comes at the invitation of the French presidency of the group to take part in the meeting's proceedings.

According to the ministry, the meetings are scheduled to discuss key developments and issues on the international scene, efforts aimed at resolving crises and conflicts, enhancing maritime security and port security, combating smuggling, as well as strengthening the effectiveness of humanitarian response, food and nutrition security, and artificial intelligence security.

The statement clarified that the Kingdom's participation is an extension of its active role in the work of the French presidency of the G7, and stems from its keenness to enhance consultation and coordination with international partners, and to intensify joint efforts to deal with current regional and international challenges.