In addition to reviewing Saudi-Croatian ties they talked about ways in which bilateral and multilateral coordination might be enhanced in a number of fields, including security, Saudi Press Agency reported.

They also discussed opportunities for economic cooperation in various sectors — the most important of which include technology, environmental protection, and tourism — and the importance of exchanging expertise in these fields to help achieve the aims of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 development and diversification plan.

The ministers also stressed the need to provide support to investors to develop trade and boost investments between the two countries, to help enhance the development and prosperity of their countries and peoples.

They also discussed the latest regional and international developments, and stressed the importance of supporting regional and international efforts to prevent the Houthi militia from violating the human rights of the Yemeni people, and the efforts of the Kingdom and Croatia to fight terrorism and extremism in all its forms.

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan greets Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic.

Prince Faisal also met with Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic and the two officials reviewed bilateral cooperation and ways to enhance and develop it in all fields.

They also discussed opportunities to expand relations in the light of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 in order to achieve more prosperity for the two countries.

During the meeting, both sides stressed the need to strengthen international efforts aimed at preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, and freeing the Middle East from weapons of mass destruction, with the aim of enhancing international peace and security.

The Kingdom's foreign minister also met Gordan Jandrokovic, the speaker of the Croatian parliament. In addition to exploring ways to enhance bilateral relations they discussed their countries’ efforts to strengthen international dialogue between cultures and civilizations, and the roles of civil society and youth in achieving sustainable development at the local and international levels.

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan holds talks with Gordan Jandrokovic, the speaker of the Croatian parliament.