HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases...Secretary Blinken’s Call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan hide Secretary Blinken’s Call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Readout Office of the Spokesperson October 7, 2023 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with the Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan to discuss today’s appalling attacks on Israel. The Secretary reiterated Israel’s right to self-defense and called for coordinated efforts to achieve an immediate halt to the violent attacks by Hamas terrorists and other militants. The two sides agreed to remain in close coordination. Tags Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Conflicts Israel Israel-Hamas Conflict Office of the Spokesperson The Secretary of State