Saudi FM Meets Arab Counterparts on Sidelines of Arab Countries and Pacific Islands Meeting

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meet in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meet in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
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Saudi FM Meets Arab Counterparts on Sidelines of Arab Countries and Pacific Islands Meeting

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meet in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meet in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received in Riyadh on Monday his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.

The officials discussed the longstanding relations between their countries and explored opportunities to bolster and diversify cooperation across various fields.

Prince Faisal also received his Bahraini counterpart Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani for talks on the historic relations between their countries and ways to develop them to increase cooperation and joint coordination in various fields.

The foreign ministers were in Riyadh to attend the second ministerial meeting of Arab countries and Pacific islands.

Prince Faisal also received his Syrian counterpart Faisal al-Mikdad on the sidelines of the event.

The officials discussed the latest developments in Syria and the region and exchanged views on issues of common interest.

Prince Faisal met with Palestinian Foreign Minister Riad al-Maliki.

The officials discussed bilateral relations between their countries and peoples.

They tackled the latest developments in the Palestinian territories and on the regional and international arenas.



Saudi Foreign Minister Receives UNRWA Commissioner-General

Saudi FM receives UNRWA Commissioner-General. (SPA)
Saudi FM receives UNRWA Commissioner-General. (SPA)
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Saudi Foreign Minister Receives UNRWA Commissioner-General

Saudi FM receives UNRWA Commissioner-General. (SPA)
Saudi FM receives UNRWA Commissioner-General. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Wednesday the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) Commissioner-General, Philippe Lazzarini.
During the meeting, both sides discussed the strong partnership between the Kingdom and UNRWA. They also reviewed recent regional developments and the ongoing efforts to address key challenges related to these issues.
In a related context, Arab reactions continue after Israel’s publications of maps annexing parts of Jordan, Lebanon and Syria.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs slammed Israel’s “extremist” acts that reflect Israel’s “intentions to consolidate its occupation and continue its flagrant violation of the sovereignty of those nations.”
Saudi Arabia reiterated its call for the international community to fulfill its role in halting Israel’s violations against the countries and peoples of the region.
The Kingdom emphasized the importance of respecting the sovereignty and borders of nations to prevent further escalation of regional crises and to support efforts aimed at achieving a just and comprehensive peace.

The Secretary-General of the Arab League, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, also issued a strong condemnation of Israel’s maps publications, saying it “reflects a state of right-wing extremism and religious obsession prevailing within the Israeli government”.