A Saudi-Russian meeting discusses developments in Yemen and navigation security

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Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, and the two sides reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to enhance them, in addition to discussing regional developments, most notably the escalation in Yemen and the continuing threats to navigation in the Straits of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab.

On the sidelines of the joint strategic dialogue between the foreign ministers of the Gulf states and Russia in Bahrain, they also discussed the efforts made to maintain the security and stability of the region, in light of the rapid developments and challenges facing the security of navigation and vital sea lanes.