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

The following readout was published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs on Aug. 18, 2021. It is reproduced in full below.

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with the Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. The Secretary and Foreign Minister discussed Afghanistan and ways the international community can support the Afghan people. They also discussed other shared regional priorities.

Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs