US Foreign Minister Meets Saudi Crown Prince, Discusses Middle East Conflict Reduction Efforts.

JAKARTA - United States (US) Foreign Minister Antony Blinken and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke of efforts to end the conflict in the Middle East.

"They continue discussions about the need to build lasting regional stability, including through greater integration between countries in the region," the US Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement reported by CNN, Wednesday, October 23.

In addition to talks about Gaza, the two also discussed efforts towards a diplomatic resolution against the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Furthermore, the US Secretary of State will travel to Qatar after Saudi Arabia, and then to Britain to have further meetings with Arab partners to discuss ending the war in Gaza, ensuring the release of all hostages, and easing the suffering of the Palestinian people, according to State Department spokesman Matthew Miller's statement.