# Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud

_Saudi Foreign Minister (2019–present)_

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> Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah bin Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud is a Saudi Arabian diplomat and politician who has been serving as the foreign minister of Saudi Arabia since 2019. Prince Faisal has also served as the Saudi ambassador to Germany from 27 March 2019 until his appointment as foreign minister by a royal decree issued by King Salman. Prince Faisal was born in Frankfurt, West Germany and spent a part of his childhood and young adulthood in that country, which is why he speaks fluent German according to German news media.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 1 November 1974 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72099398#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Frankfurt ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72099398#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Saudi Arabia ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72099398#P27))
- **Occupation:** diplomat; politician; consultant; businessperson ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72099398#P106))
- **Education:** King Saud University ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72099398#P69))
- **Positions held:** Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia (since 23 October 2019); Saudi ambassador to Germany (10 February 2019 – 23 October 2019) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72099398#P39))
- **Awards:** Collar of the Order of Abdul Aziz Al Saud ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72099398#P166))
- **X (Twitter):** FaisalbinFarhan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72099398#P2002))

## Questions

**When was Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud born?**  
Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud was born on 1 November 1974 in Frankfurt.

**What positions has Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud held?**  
Positions held by Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud include: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia (since 23 October 2019); Saudi ambassador to Germany (2019–2019).

**Where did Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud study?**  
Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud was educated at King Saud University.

## Related

- [Faisal of Saudi Arabia](https://diginpl.com/people/faisal-of-saudi-arabia)

## Sources

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