In brief
At the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministers’ gathering in Atlanta, Saudi Prince Faisal bin Farhan met Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi. The pairs reviewed bilateral cooperation, condemned Houthi attacks, and highlighted maritime security threats in the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman. Saudi Princess Reema bint Bandar also attended as the Saudi ambassador to the U.S.
On 31 October 2026, in Atlanta, United States, Saudi Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting. The meeting aimed to review bilateral ties and address regional security concerns.
The officials condemned the ongoing Houthi attacks on Saudi territory, stating that both sides were united in opposing the militant group’s actions. They stressed the need for continued cooperation against such regional threats.
Prime concerns included the threats to maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman. Both leaders highlighted the impact of these attacks on international energy security, trade, and global supply chains, and emphasized the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation in these strategic waterways.
Saudi Princess Reema bint Bandar, the Saudi ambassador to the United States, attended the meeting, underscoring Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic presence in Washington and its ongoing collaboration with allies.
The discussions took place amid the broader agenda of the G20 foreign ministers’ summit, indicating a concerted effort among major economies to address security and economic challenges on a global scale.
