# Russia and Saudi Arabia stress safety of international navigation

https://mins.news/en/item/105149

- TASS, 2026-10-18 13:34 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2203757

> Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud discussed international and Middle Eastern issues, expressing concern over tensions in the southern Arabian Peninsula and the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait. Both emphasized safe navigation and unhindered passage for ships through all international waterways.

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