Federal Foreign Minister Baerbock talks to her Saudi counterpart

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock arrived in the city of Jeddah yesterday (Monday) for talks with Saudi officials.At a meeting with her Saudi counterpart Faisal Bin Fahran, Baebock spoke about bilateral relations, regional and international issues.

As reported by the official Saudi news agency "Was", the two foreign ministers also discussed joint cooperation, particularly in the areas of politics, energy, security and the economy. Saudi Arabia has "incredible potential" for a climate partnership in the field of renewable energies, for example green hydrogen and wind energy, said Baerbock during her visit to the port city of Jeddah.

Ben Farhan and Baerbock also discussed strengthening both countries' efforts for regional and world peace in the service of global peace and security.Saudi Arabia is currently trying to find a political solution to the Yemen conflict. Due to the rapprochement between the kingdom and Iran, the chances of a relaxation are better than they have been for years.In Jeddah, for example, Baebock met Gressly, UN Coordinator for Humanitarian Aid in Yemen. In the afternoon, the German Federal Foreign Minister will travel on to the Emirate of Qatar.