RIYADH — Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a telephone call on Tuesday from David Lammy, the United Kingdom's newly appointed Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs.

Prince Faisal congratulated Lammy on his new role. The two ministers then discussed strengthening relations and cooperation between their countries, as well as developments in the Gaza Strip, the situation in Lebanon, and the importance of de-escalation in the region. — SPA