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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
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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.

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OIC Condemns Proposed Israeli Bill to Execute Palestinian Prisoners

OIC Condemns Proposed Israeli Bill to Execute Palestinian Prisoners
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OIC Condemns Proposed Israeli Bill to Execute Palestinian Prisoners

OIC Condemns Proposed Israeli Bill to Execute Palestinian Prisoners

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) strongly condemned the proposed Israeli bill to execute Palestinian prisoners, describing it as discriminatory and legally invalid, SPA reported.

The OIC emphasized that such measures violate international humanitarian law, the Geneva Conventions on the treatment of prisoners of war, and relevant United Nations resolutions.

It called on the international community to fulfill its responsibilities by taking effective measures to end all violations committed by the Israeli occupation and to ensure international protection for the Palestinian people.

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Riyadh and Kuala Lumpur: A Partnership Spanning Over 60 Years

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, welcomes Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, welcomes Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)
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Riyadh and Kuala Lumpur: A Partnership Spanning Over 60 Years

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, welcomes Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, welcomes Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)

In a historic diplomatic event, Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar kicked off an official state visit to Riyadh on Tuesday - the first by a Malaysian monarch to the Kingdom since the late Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta’in Billah’s trip in 1984.

In a statement, the Istana Negara, the king’s official residence, said the visit underscores the continuous commitment of Malaysia and Saudi Arabia to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across various fields, including economics, geopolitics, defense, and Islamic affairs.

The two countries have seen 12 high-level visits during the first ten months of this year alone. Saudi Arabia ranks as Malaysia’s 14th largest trading partner, with total trade amounting to 44.74 billion Malaysian ringgit ($9.79 billion), continued the statement.

Diplomatic relations between Malaysia and Saudi Arabia date back to the early 1960s and have since been characterized by mutual respect as both countries work to deepen collaboration in political, economic, commercial, cultural, and religious spheres.

In 1961, Saudi Arabia opened its embassy in Kuala Lumpur, and Malaysia established its embassy in Jeddah.

In the summer of 1970, the late King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud paid his first visit to Malaysia, followed in January 2006 by the late King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud with the aim of exploring new avenues for cooperation.

In early 2017, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud visited Malaysia to boost economic relations between the two nations. During the visit, he was awarded an honorary Doctorate in Literature from the University of Malaya and an honorary Doctorate in Political Science from the International Islamic University Malaysia.

Economically, Saudi Arabia is Malaysia’s second-largest trading partner in the Middle East, with 60 percent of Malaysia’s exports to the region directed to the Kingdom.

On April 18, 2011, the two countries signed a security and intelligence cooperation agreement in Riyadh aimed at combating terrorism and organized crime.

In 2015, Saudi Arabia included Malaysia among the members of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition.

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Saudi Crown Prince Holds Official Talks with King of Malaysia

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, receives King of Malaysia Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar at the Royal Court in Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, receives King of Malaysia Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar at the Royal Court in Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince Holds Official Talks with King of Malaysia

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, receives King of Malaysia Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar at the Royal Court in Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, receives King of Malaysia Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar at the Royal Court in Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received King of Malaysia Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar at the Royal Court in Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Tuesday.

A formal reception ceremony was held for the King of Malaysia, during which the national anthems of both countries were played, and the two leaders reviewed the guard of honor.

Crown Prince Mohammed and King Sultan held a session of official talks, discussing the strong fraternal relations between Saudi Arabia and Malaysia. They explored prospects for bilateral cooperation across various fields and addressed several issues of common interest.

The meeting was attended by Saudi Minister of State and Cabinet Member Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Minister of National Guard Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, and Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. Also present were Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb, the accompanying minister, and Saudi Ambassador to Malaysia Musaed Al-Saleem.