Saudi Gazette report

NEW YORK — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan held talks with foreign ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus, Mongolia and Armenia in New York. During the meetings, which were held on the sidelines of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, Saudi Arabia signed agreements with these countries.

Prince Faisal and Foreign Minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina Elmedin Konaković reviewed bilateral relations and discussed regional and international developments and the efforts being exerted to address them.

Following the meeting, an agreement was signed on mutual exemption from short-stay visas for holders of diplomatic, special, and service passports between Saudi Arabia and the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The Saudi foreign minister also met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus Constantinos Kombos. They discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations in various fields. The ministers reviewed regional and international developments, and issues of mutual interest.

Following the meeting, a general agreement for cooperation was signed between Saudi Arabia and Cyprus.

During the meeting between Prince Faisal and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Battsetseg Batmunkh, they reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries. The ministers discussed regional and international developments of mutual concern and the efforts being exerted by both countries to address them.

The two countries signed an agreement to mutually waive short-stay visa requirements for holders of diplomatic, special, and service passports.

Prince Faisal also met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan.

The ministers discussed ways to enhance bilateral relations in various fields, as well as the latest developments in regional and international arenas, and the efforts being made in addressing them.

Following the meeting, a memorandum of understanding on political consultations was signed between the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.