Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in Rio de Janeiro on the margins of the G20 conference. The Secretary and Foreign Minister discussed efforts to end the war in Gaza, secure the release of hostages, and advance governance and security. The Secretary and Foreign Minister also discussed ongoing efforts to reach a diplomatic resolution to the conflict in Lebanon that fully implements United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701 and allows citizens on both sides of the border to return to their homes. The Secretary underscored U.S. efforts to increase the delivery of humanitarian assistance in Gaza and Lebanon and expressed appreciation to the Foreign Minister for Saudi Arabia's efforts to provide aid.

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