Saudi Arabia calls ministerial gathering on regional security

Saudi Arabia will host a consultative ministerial meeting in Riyadh on Wednesday, bringing together foreign ministers from Arab and Islamic countries to coordinate efforts aimed at maintaining regional security and stability.

The announcement was made in a statement published on the social media platform X by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia, as cited by Caliber.Az.

تستضيف المملكة العربية السعودية في العاصمة الرياض مساء اليوم الأربعاء 29 رمضان 1447هـ الموافق 18 مارس 2026م، اجتماعاً وزارياً تشاورياً لوزراء خارجية مجموعة من الدول العربية والإسلامية بهدف المزيد من التشاور والتنسيق حيال سبل دعم أمن المنطقة واستقرارها. pic.twitter.com/oZ782Q5ODL

— وزارة الخارجية 🇸🇦 (@KSAMOFA) March 18, 2026

According to the statement, the meeting is scheduled to take place on the evening of the 29th day of Ramadan 1447 in the Islamic calendar, corresponding to March 18, 2026.

“A consultative meeting of foreign ministers of Arab and Islamic countries will be held in the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh. The purpose of the meeting is to continue consultations and coordinate measures to ensure security and stability in the region,” the statement said.

The gathering is expected to focus on aligning positions and strengthening cooperation among participating countries amid ongoing regional challenges.

By Tamilla Hasanova