Germany behind minister in riot with Riyadh

The German Ministry of Foreign Affairs defends the statements of its own minister Sigmar Gabriel.

BERLIN

In response, Saudi Arabia called his ambassador back from Berlin. Yet Germany does not differ. 'We are very concerned about the stability in the region and are calling on all parties to reduce the tensions,' the ministry said. 'The open approach of our international partners fits in with this. 'We focus our message on all players in the region. '