South Korea discusses Middle East situation with Saudi Arabia

On the evening of March 13, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun held a second phone conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud to discuss the current situation in the Middle East following their dialogue in December last year.

During the call, South Korea expressed regret over damage to civilians and infrastructure, including oil facilities, and conveyed solidarity with those affected, Caliber.Az reports, citing a post on the minister’s X page.

오늘 밤 파이살 빈 파르한 알 사우드(Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud) 사우디아라비아 외교장관과 지난 12월에 이어 두 번째로 통화하여 현 중동 상황에 대한 의미 있는 대화를 나눴습니다.

파이살 장관님께 사우디아라비아를 포함한 걸프 지역 국가들의 민간인, 민간시설과 유전지대와 정유시설 등… pic.twitter.com/0PM3uxgo5p

— 조현 외교부 장관 FM Cho Hyun (@FMChoHyun) March 13, 2026

The ministers also discussed measures to ensure the safety of approximately 2,700 South Korean citizens in Saudi Arabia and the stable supply of oil to the country. They agreed to maintain close contact and coordination.

By Jeyhun Aghazada