GCC Secretary-General, EU’s Borrell Urge Gaza Ceasefire

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi.
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi.
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GCC Secretary-General, EU’s Borrell Urge Gaza Ceasefire

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi.
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi.

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi met held talks in Munich on Sunday with High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell.

They highlighted the gravity of the situation in Gaza and its profound impact it is having on the lives of the Palestinian people.

They stressed the need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the swift provision of humanitarian aid and relief to the affected people.

They emphasized the crucial role of collective international action in addressing the significant challenges and consequences arising from various conflicts and crises at both the international and regional levels.

Albudaiwi and Borrell met on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference in Germany.

They discussed issues of mutual interest and means to strengthen collaboration across various fields.

They underlined the historic partnership between the GCC and the European Union and reviewed the agreements reached at the 27th Joint Ministerial Council meeting, which took place in Muscat in October 2023.



Mohammed bin Salman, Aoun Discuss Situation in Lebanon

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Mohammed bin Salman, Aoun Discuss Situation in Lebanon

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received on Tuesday a telephone call from Lebanese President Joseph Aoun for talks on the latest developments in Lebanon.

They discussed the situation in Lebanon and the wider region, addressing ongoing efforts aimed at achieving security and stability.

Aoun expressed his gratitude to the Crown Prince for Saudi Arabia's consistent support for Lebanon during all circumstances.

For his part, Crown Prince Mohammed underlined the Kingdom's support for Lebanon's sovereignty and its right to preserve its resources, territorial integrity, and unity.


Saudi Crown Prince, Syrian President Discuss Bilateral Ties

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa meet in Jeddah on Tuesday. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa meet in Jeddah on Tuesday. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince, Syrian President Discuss Bilateral Ties

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa meet in Jeddah on Tuesday. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa meet in Jeddah on Tuesday. (SPA)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received in Jeddah on Tuesday Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who is on a tour of the Gulf.

They discussed bilateral relations between their countries and opportunities to support and develop them in various fields.

They also tackled the latest developments in the region and efforts towards them.

The meeting was attended by Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz; Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz; Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah; Minister of State, Member of the Cabinet, and National Security Advisor Dr. Musaed Al-Aiban; Advisor at the Royal Court Khalid Hadrawi; and Saudi Ambassador to Syria Faisal Al-Mujfel.

The meeting was also attended by Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Al-Shaibani; Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy in Riyadh Mohsen Mahbash; and a number of officials.

Al-Sharaa had arrived in Saudi Arabia earlier on Tuesday.


Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Plot Targeting the UAE

A view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA file)
A view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA file)
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Plot Targeting the UAE

A view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA file)
A view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA file)

Saudi Arabia condemned on Tuesday the terrorist plot targeting the national unity and stability of the United Arab Emirates.

A Foreign Ministry statement said the Kingdom also praised the efficiency and vigilance of the UAE security services in dismantling the terrorist cell, arresting its members, and foiling its plans.

It underscored Saudi Arabia’s full solidarity with the UAE and its support for all measures it takes to safeguard security and stability and to combat extremism and terrorism in all its forms.