Italian Foreign Minister Tajani Calls Saudi Counterpart to Show Solidarity

Call Between Saudi and Italian Foreign Ministers

Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a phone call on Wednesday from Antonio Tajani, Italy’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

Italian Condemnation of Houthi Attacks and Support for Saudi Security

During the conversation, Tajani said Italy condemns the brutal Houthi attacks targeting regions in Saudi Arabia.

He added that Italy expresses solidarity with the Kingdom and supports the measures Saudi Arabia takes to safeguard its security.

Discussion on Maritime Safety, Trade and Expatriate Protection

Tajani also stated that Italy is grateful to the Saudi authorities for their efforts to ensure the safety of expatriates in the Kingdom, including Italian nationals.

Both ministers noted that they discussed regional and international developments and stressed the need to ensure the safety and freedom of maritime navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.

They said such measures facilitate the smooth flow of international trade and help preserve regional security and stability.