Saudi Foreign Minister and Syrian Counterpart Discuss Houthi Escalation against Saudi Arabia

Asharq Al-Awsat EnglishOctober 17, 2026By Asharq Al Awsat

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received his Syrian counterpart, Asaad al-Shaibani, in Riyadh on Friday. Al-Shaibani condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and expressed Syria’s solidarity with the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The two officials discussed bilateral ties, ways to strengthen cooperation across various fields, and regional developments amid Houthi escalation against the Kingdom.

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