'This affects everyone in the world.' Prince Khalid bin Bandar says Saudi Arabia wants to see the war in Ukraine 'brought to an end', stating that conflicts cannot be solved by 'infringing upon territorial sovereignty'. Latest: 📺 Sky 501 and YouTube
Saudi Arabia is a strategic partner of the UK, but the relationship is controversial because of its record on human rights.
In June, when she was foreign secretary, Ms Truss offered a robust defence of British ties to the Gulf state, stressing that the world is not"perfect".She was speaking following the launch of talks on a fresh trade deal between the UK and six Gulf nations.Images show 10 miles of queues as Russians flee Vladimir Putin's call-up to fight
Downing Street said the prime minister reiterated her focus on agreeing a strong UK-GCC trade deal in their call on Monday afternoon. A spokesperson added:"They discussed the strategic partnership between the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia across a range of issues, including cooperation on defence and energy security.
"The leaders welcomed progress in ending the conflict in Yemen and agreed on the importance of continuing political dialogue to extend the truce.""The leaders looked forward to continuing to grow the strong relationship fostered during her late Majesty's reign", the spokesperson said.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Aiden Aslin thanks Elon Musk in video taken just before surrenderHe got to make one last call home
Read more »
Police investigate pro-Putin Brit who taunted Ukraine PoWs in videosPOLICE are investigating a pro-Putin Brit who taunted Ukraine PoWs Aiden Aslin and Shaun Pinner in videos following their capture. The Met’s War Crimes Team are probing YouTube propagandist Graham …
Read more »
'Do you want a quick death or a beautiful death?' Horror of Aiden Aslin's captureAiden says he was 'treated worse than a dog'
Read more »
Government shift away from Boris Johnson's levelling up agenda an 'open goal' for LabourLiz Truss's focus on 'investment zones' is a 'massive risk' for the Conservatives, report warns
Read more »
British Prime Minister to Seek Negotiated Solution Over Northern IrelandU.S. President Joe Biden has warned against disrupting peace in the region, and the two leaders discussed the issue in their first in-person meeting Wednesday.
Read more »