• They discussed efforts exerted to stop the military escalation in Sudan, end the violence in the country, and provide necessary protection to Sudanese civilians

Arab News Japan

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from his Japanese counterpart HAYASHI Yoshimasa on Monday.

During the call, the ministers reviewed aspects of cooperation between their countries and ways to enhance and develop them.

They also discussed efforts exerted to stop the military escalation in Sudan, end the violence in the country, provide necessary protection to Sudanese civilians, and calm the escalating tensions in a number of vital locations in Sudan.

According to a statement by the foreign ministry in Tokyo, Minister Hayashi stated that he is monitoring the situation in Sudan with concern and that Japan calls on all actors to stop the violence immediately.

Minister Hayashi also requested Saudi Arabia’s cooperation in ensuring the safety of Japanese citizens in Sudan. In response, Minister Faisal stated that Saudi Arabia is ready to fully cooperate with Japan’s request and explained the ongoing efforts by Saudi Arabia.

The two ministers confirmed that they will continue close coordination. The talks were held for approximately 10 minutes, according to the ministry.

Meanwhile, Lebanon’s Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib thanked Saudi Arabia’s leadership for evacuating Lebanese citizens from Sudan and receiving them as guests in Jeddah ahead of their return to their homeland.