Saudi Arabia to Take Part in BRICS Plus Dialogue and BRICS-Africa Outreach

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Arabia to Take Part in BRICS Plus Dialogue and BRICS-Africa Outreach

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah departed to South Africa on Tuesday to take part in the BRICS Plus Dialogue and BRICS-Africa Outreach.

Prince Faisal has been deputized by Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to represent the Kingdom at the events that will be held in Johannesburg on Thursday under the theme "BRICS and Africa: Partnership for Mutually Accelerated Growth, Sustainable Development and Inclusive Multilateralism".

The BRICS-Africa Outreach and BRICS Plus Dialogue are slated to discuss developments in the international arena, global challenges, including those faced by BRICS and the Global South, and sustainable solutions to them, with the aim of building mutually beneficial partnerships in a multipolar world.

Prince Faisal will hold meetings on the sidelines of the summit with representatives of other participating countries.

Among the Kingdom's delegation will be Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Multilateral Affairs Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Rassi, Director-General of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Office Abdulrahman Al-Dawood, and Director General of International Organizations Shahir AlKhonaini.



King Salman, Crown Prince Condole US President on Victims of New Orleans Terrorist Incident

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. (SPA)
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. (SPA)
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King Salman, Crown Prince Condole US President on Victims of New Orleans Terrorist Incident

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. (SPA)
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. (SPA)

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has sent a cable of condolences to US President Joe Biden on the victims of the terrorist incident that took place in the city of New Orleans.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques said: "We have learned of the news of the terrorist incident that took place in the city of New Orleans, resulting in deaths and injuries. As we condemn this heinous act, we express to Your Excellency, the families of the victims, and the friendly people of the United States of America our deepest condolences and sincere sympathy. We wish the injured a speedy recovery.”
According to SPA, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has also sent a cable of condolences to Biden, saying: "I have learned of the news of the terrorist incident that took place in the city of New Orleans, resulting in deaths and injuries. As I condemn this act, I express to Your Excellency, and the US friendly people my deepest condolences and sincere sympathy. I wish the injured a speedy recovery.”