Saudi Leadership, Arab Countries and Organizations Denounce Tunis Attack

Police officers stand guard at the site of a suicide attack near the US Embassy in Tunis, Tunisia March 6, 2020. REUTERS/Zoubeir Souissi
Police officers stand guard at the site of a suicide attack near the US Embassy in Tunis, Tunisia March 6, 2020. REUTERS/Zoubeir Souissi
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Saudi Leadership, Arab Countries and Organizations Denounce Tunis Attack

Police officers stand guard at the site of a suicide attack near the US Embassy in Tunis, Tunisia March 6, 2020. REUTERS/Zoubeir Souissi
Police officers stand guard at the site of a suicide attack near the US Embassy in Tunis, Tunisia March 6, 2020. REUTERS/Zoubeir Souissi

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz has sent a cable of condolences to Tunisian President Kais Saied following a deadly terrorist attack in Tunis.

Suicide attackers on Friday struck outside the US embassy in the Tunisian capital, killing a police officer and wounding six other people.

King Salman denounced this criminal act, affirming that the Kingdom stands beside Tunisia and its people. He also wished a quick recovery for the wounded and extended condolences on behalf of the Saudi government and people.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, also sent a cable of condolences to the Tunisian president, decrying the attack and hoping for a quick recovery for the injured.

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs denounced the terrorist blast and reiterated Riyadh’s stance against extremism, violence, and terrorism. It asserted that the Kingdom backs the Tunisian Republic in combating all that causes instability.

The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain condemned the criminal acts in Tunis and expressed solidarity with Tunisia along with the rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism that cause instability and contradict humanitarian and religious values.

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry stressed Egypt's rejection of all types of terrorism, violence and extremism, and its solidarity with Tunisia.

Moreover, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation denounced the terrorist attack and expressed support to Tunisia’s government and people along with its terrorism-combating efforts.

Mishaal bin Fahm al-Salami, Speaker of the Arab Parliament, extended the parliament’s solidarity with Tunisia in its war against terrorism and terrorist groups. The Arab Parliament hailed the Tunisian armed forces’ efforts to maintain security and stability, and the safety of citizens.

Egypt’s Grand Mufti Shawki Allam affirmed that the Islamic sharia rejects all forms of attacks on innocent people.



Saudi Crown Prince Receives Message on Bilateral Ties from President of Kazakhstan

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA file)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA file)
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Saudi Crown Prince Receives Message on Bilateral Ties from President of Kazakhstan

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA file)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA file)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received on Tuesday a written message from President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on bilateral relations between their two countries.

The message was received by Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah during a meeting with his Kazakh counterpart Yermek Kosherbayev in Riyadh.


Princes and Officials Take Oath Before Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and other officials are seen during the ceremony in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and other officials are seen during the ceremony in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)
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Princes and Officials Take Oath Before Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and other officials are seen during the ceremony in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and other officials are seen during the ceremony in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)

Princes and officials appointed by royal orders to their new positions took the oath of office before Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in Riyadh on Tuesday.

They included Deputy Governor of Al-Baha Region Prince Fahd bin Saad bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki; Member of the Shura Council Prince Dr. Saad bin Saud bin Mohammed bin Abdulaziz; Deputy Governor of Madinah Region Prince Saud bin Nahar bin Saud; Deputy Governor of Northern Borders Region Prince Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz; and Minister of Investment Fahd Al-Saif.

They swore to be faithful to their religion, then their King and country, not to reveal any of the state’s secrets, to preserve its interests and regulations, and to perform their duties with honesty, trustworthiness, and sincerity.


Saudi Arabia Reiterates Its Categorical Rejection of Israel’s ‘State Land’ Decision in West Bank

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs the Cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs the Cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Reiterates Its Categorical Rejection of Israel’s ‘State Land’ Decision in West Bank

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs the Cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs the Cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)

The Saudi government condemned on Tuesday Israel’s decision to West Bank lands as "state lands."

Reiterating its absolute rejection of these illegal measures, the Cabinet warned that they undermine peace efforts and violate the Palestinian people's inherent right to establish an independent, sovereign state within the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chaired the Cabinet session that was held in Riyadh.

The Cabinet congratulated citizens and Muslims on the advent of the holy month of Ramadan, expressing gratitude for the Kingdom's honor in caring for the two holy mosques and their visitors.

The Cabinet highlighted the success of the Hajj and Umrah seasons, noting that the Kingdom welcomed 19.5 million international pilgrims and Umrah performers in 2025, setting new records that reflect rapid progress toward the goals of Vision 2030 and the Pilgrim Experience Program.

The Cabinet described the Kingdom's Founding Day celebration on February 22 as an expression of pride in the Saudi state's nearly three-century history, underscoring the foundations of justice, unity, and development established by leaders and citizens throughout history to ensure the nation remains a global leader in all fields.

The Cabinet was briefed on recent talks between Saudi Arabia and various nations, which focused on strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation and boosting coordination to foster regional and international security, stability, and prosperity.

The session further reviewed the Kingdom's economic, cultural, and social activities, stressing the state's commitment to social solidarity and giving. This includes continued support for the sixth National Campaign for Charitable Work, set to begin on Friday.

The Cabinet commended the success of the third World Defense Show held in Riyadh under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' patronage, during which strategic partnerships, agreements, and memoranda of understanding were signed to localize military technologies and strengthen local supply chains in alignment with Vision 2030 objectives.