Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan met on Thursday in Kazan, Russia, with President Mahmoud Abbas of the State of Palestine and the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. This meeting took place on the sidelines of the BRICS Plus 2024 Summit, where Saudi Arabia was invited to join the bloc. During the discussions, the leaders addressed the ongoing developments in the Gaza Strip, focusing on the security and humanitarian repercussions of the situation. They also explored the efforts being made to address these critical issues.