King Salman Welcomes Hajj Pilgrims from Across the Globe

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah on Tuesday. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah on Tuesday. (SPA)
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King Salman Welcomes Hajj Pilgrims from Across the Globe

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah on Tuesday. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah on Tuesday. (SPA)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz welcomed on Tuesday Hajj pilgrims from across the globe.

He underscored Saudi Arabia’s pride in serving the pilgrims during their holy journey.

King Salman chaired a cabinet meeting that was held in Jeddah.

The ministers praised the efforts taken by the Hajj organizers, noting the high-quality services available to the pilgrims in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.

Moreover, the cabinet said it was looking forward to the outcomes of the official visit by Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to France.

It hailed the unique relations between Saudi Arabia and France and their friendly peoples and the efforts to bolster and develop them in all fields.

The cabinet reviewed the latest talks that were held between Saudi Arabia and Iran in follow up of the China-sponsored agreement to restore their diplomatic relations.

It noted the progress that has been made in reopening diplomatic and consular missions between them and bilateral coordination on several regional and international issues of interest.

Furthermore, the cabinet expressed its gratitude to countries that have backed Riyadh’s bid to host Expo 2030.

Hosting the event will be an opportunity for the Kingdom to share its accomplishments in its unprecedented national transformation with the world, it added. It is also an opportunity for the international community to cooperate for the future and develop innovative solutions that would help tackle pressing global challenges and raise awareness about them.



Saudi Arabia, Egypt Stress Need for Immediate Ceasefire in Lebanon, Gaza

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abduallah and his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty meet in Riyadh in August. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abduallah and his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty meet in Riyadh in August. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia, Egypt Stress Need for Immediate Ceasefire in Lebanon, Gaza

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abduallah and his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty meet in Riyadh in August. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abduallah and his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty meet in Riyadh in August. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia and Egypt stressed on Friday the need for an “immediate and permanent ceasefire in Lebanon and Gaza.”

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abduallah held telephone talks with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty to discuss the situation in Lebanon and the Israeli escalation in the region, given the ongoing coordination and cooperation between Riyadh and Cairo.

An Egyptian foreign ministry spokesman said the FMs condemned the Israeli assault on Lebanon that has left hundreds dead and wounded.

He stressed Saudi Arabia and Egypt’s “full solidarity with Lebanon and its brotherly people during this crisis.”

They underlined the importance of offering all forms of humanitarian assistance to the people and enabling the state and all of its institutions to perform their duties and impose its sovereignty throughout the country.

The FMs expressed their categorical rejection of any measures that may impact Lebanon’s sovereignty across its territories.

Moreover, they warned that the prolongation of the escalation may have consequences on the people of the region.

Prince Faisal and Abdelatty called for the full implementation of United Nations Security Council resolution 1701 by all concerned parties.

Furthermore, the FMs called on the international community, especially the Security Council, to assume its responsibilities in reaching an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Lebanon and Gaza.

Saudi Arabia and Egypt will continue to coordinate to address the dangers in the Arab region caused by the Israeli assault against the Lebanese and Palestinian people.