RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan praised Russia and Slovenia’s support for the United Nationals resolution issued on Friday, which called for an immediate ceasefire and the establishment of an urgent humanitarian truce in the besieged Gaza Strip. The minister expressed his appreciation during phone calls on Tuesday with his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, and Slovenian counterpart, Tanja Fajon, during which they discussed the crisis in Gaza. The ministers also reviewed the latest dangerous developments in Gaza and its surroundings, in addition to discussing the international community’s role to achieve an immediate ceasefire in order to fully protect civilians, and to find a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian issue. The officials also spoke about efforts to reduce military confrontations in the region, the Saudi Press Agency reported.