Blinken Advocates for Middle East Ceasefire in High-Level Talks

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken engaged in discussions with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud over a ceasefire in Gaza. They also emphasized the urgency for Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces to engage in upcoming ceasefire talks.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday spoke with the Saudi foreign minister about the importance of a Gaza ceasefire deal, the State Department said.

Blinken and Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud also discussed the need for the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces to participate in ceasefire talks this month, the department added.

(With inputs from agencies.)