Saudi FM Holds Discussions on Gaza in Munich

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs meets with High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell in Munich. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs meets with High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell in Munich. SPA
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Saudi FM Holds Discussions on Gaza in Munich

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs meets with High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell in Munich. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs meets with High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell in Munich. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Saturday with High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.

The two officials discussed the latest developments in the region and the world, mainly the situation in the Gaza Strip and efforts to address the crisis.

Prince Faisal also held talks with leader of the British Labor Party Sir Keir Starmer and Shadow Foreign Secretary of the British Labor Party David Lammy.

Discussions focused on bilateral relations, and regional and international developments.

In a separate meeting, the Saudi FM and Diplomatic Advisor to the French President Emmanuel Bonne tackled relations between Riyadh and Paris, ways to enhance them in various fields, and the latest regional and international developments, primarily the situation in the Gaza Strip and its surroundings.

Prince Faisal also met with Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.

They discussed ways to foster close ties between the two countries and the latest regional and international topics of mutual interest.



GCC Urges Continued International Support for UNRWA

UNRWA center targeted by Israeli shelling in northern Gaza (DPA)
UNRWA center targeted by Israeli shelling in northern Gaza (DPA)
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GCC Urges Continued International Support for UNRWA

UNRWA center targeted by Israeli shelling in northern Gaza (DPA)
UNRWA center targeted by Israeli shelling in northern Gaza (DPA)

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi met with Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) Philippe Lazzarini in Istanbul.

The meeting came on the sidelines of the 51st session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Sunday, SPA reported.

During the meeting, Albudaiwi stressed the importance of continued international community support for UNRWA, particularly as the discussion focused on the latest developments in the humanitarian and relief situation in the Gaza Strip, the occupied Palestinian territories, and refugee camps, in light of the unprecedented deterioration of conditions.

He also reiterated the GCC states' supportive and firm stance on mobilizing all regional and international efforts to deliver humanitarian and relief aid to the Palestinian people. He emphasized the need for unrestricted entry of humanitarian assistance through all crossings and called for an end to the Israeli occupation forces' violations of UNRWA centers and aid distribution points.

For his part, Lazzarini expressed his deep appreciation for the significant efforts and contributions of the GCC states in supporting UNRWA as it addresses the growing challenges faced by the Palestinian people.