In brief
On the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Atlanta, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean‑Noël Barrot met to review bilateral relations and address ongoing Houthi militia attacks that threaten Saudi territory and maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al‑Mandab. Saudi ambassador to the U.S., Princess Reema bint Bandar, also attended the meeting.
On November 1, 2026, in Atlanta, U.S., Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean‑Noël Barrot on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
The ministers reviewed bilateral ties between Saudi Arabia and France, emphasizing cooperation in political, economic and security arenas.
They also discussed the continued attacks by the Houthi militia on Saudi territory, noting how these incidents threaten maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al‑Mandab strait.
Both diplomats addressed the broader implications of the Houthi attacks for international trade and global supply chains, underscoring the need for enhanced maritime security.
The meeting was attended, per the SPA report, by Saudi Ambassador to the United States, Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz.
