Saudi, Russia Discuss Ship Movements in Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb Strait

On the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in the United States, the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and Russia discussed regional security and maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb. The recent situation in Yemen was also prominently highlighted during the talks. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia, the country’s Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

During the meeting, the two ministers reviewed the regional situation. They discussed maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb, exchanging views on the security of these two vital waterways, particularly against the backdrop of recent developments in Yemen. Additionally, the foreign ministers discussed bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Russia, as well as ongoing efforts to strengthen regional security.