Riyadh, April 1 -- Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan has held talks with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to address the "latest developments" and their "implications in the region."

According to a statement from the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Foreign Minister received a telephone call from the UN chief as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to manage the escalating West Asia conflict.

The high-level discussion focused on "international efforts to reduce tensions in the area," particularly following recent strikes that have impacted several nations in the region.

This diplomatic engagement follows an urgent appeal made by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres last week, in which he exp...