Saudi crown prince, Jordan king discuss Mideast de-escalation

AFP | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Jordan’s King Abdullah II held talks yesterday on efforts to halt fighting in Gaza and Lebanon, the Saudi foreign ministry said.

The pair held discussions “related to the security and stability of the region, including efforts made to stop the ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon and reduce escalation,” the ministry said in a statement as the Jordanian ruler visited the Saudi capital Riyadh.

The royal palace in Jordan said the Saudi and Jordanian leaders emphasised “the need to intensify efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon, and to reduce the escalation in the region”.

Saudi Arabia’s official SPA news agency said the two leaders had also voiced their support for the Palestinian and Lebanese people and “would continue to provide humanitarian aid to alleviate their suffering”.