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King Salman Sends Verbal Message to South African President

Royal Court Advisor Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Kattan shaking hands with President of Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa - SPA
Royal Court Advisor Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Kattan shaking hands with President of Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa - SPA
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King Salman Sends Verbal Message to South African President

Royal Court Advisor Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Kattan shaking hands with President of Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa - SPA
Royal Court Advisor Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Kattan shaking hands with President of Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa - SPA

Saido Royal Court Advisor Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Kattan has conveyed Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud's verbal message to Republic of South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa, concerning bilateral relations and ways to enhance cooperation.

This came during Kattan's visit to South Africa.

The Saudi senior official was welcomed by Ramaphosa on Monday in Johannesburg, Kattan conveyed the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to the president, the government and the people of the Republic of South Africa.

The South African president, in turn, sent his greetings to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, the Crown Prince, and the government and people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The two officials also reviewed regional and international events of common interest.

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Saudi Arabia Says Now Is Time for Syria’s Stability and Revival

The Saudi and Syrian delegations are seen at the meeting in Riyadh on Thursday. (SPA)
The Saudi and Syrian delegations are seen at the meeting in Riyadh on Thursday. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Says Now Is Time for Syria’s Stability and Revival

The Saudi and Syrian delegations are seen at the meeting in Riyadh on Thursday. (SPA)
The Saudi and Syrian delegations are seen at the meeting in Riyadh on Thursday. (SPA)

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman said on Thursday that “it is about time for Syria to become stable,” underlining the need for its revival and for it to benefit from its own capabilities, most significantly its “brotherly people.”

He received in Riyadh a delegation from the new Syrian administration that included Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani and Defense Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra.

Talks focused on the developments in Syria and ways to support its political transition to meet the aspirations of the people and ensure the country’s security, stability and territorial integrity.

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman is seen at the meeting on Thursday. (SPA)

In a post on the X platform, Prince Khalid said he held a “productive” meeting with the Syrian delegation.

“Our brothers and sisters in Syria have suffered from wars, destruction and challenging living conditions,” he added.

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah also held a separate meeting with Shibani.

Syrian Defense Minister Asaad al-Shibani during the meeting with Prince Khalid. (SPA)

Shibani had arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday on his first foreign visit since assuming his post.

His accompanying delegation also included chief of intelligence Anas Khattab.

In a post on X, Shibani hoped the visit would “open a new chapter in ties” between Syria and the Kingdom.