Saudi Arabia, Ivory Coast Sign Political Consultations Deal

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Sunday met with his Ivorian counterpart Kacou Houadja Leon Adom in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The prince and Adom signed a memorandum of understanding regarding political consultations between their respective foreign affairs ministries, with the agreement aimed at stepping up cooperation in areas of joint interest.

During the meeting, the ministers also discussed regional and international issues of mutual concern, and ways to further strengthen relations between Saudi Arabia and the Ivory Coast in several fields.