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Saudi Arabia Denies Allegations of Assault on Ethiopians Crossing Border

The claims are “unfounded," Saudi Arabia said. Asharq Al-Awsat
The claims are “unfounded," Saudi Arabia said. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Saudi Arabia Denies Allegations of Assault on Ethiopians Crossing Border

The claims are “unfounded," Saudi Arabia said. Asharq Al-Awsat
The claims are “unfounded," Saudi Arabia said. Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia denied on Thursday allegations made by an organization in a report claiming that Ethiopian migrants had been assaulted while crossing to the Kingdom from Yemen, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The claims are “unfounded and based on unreliable sources,” an official Saudi source said.

The source deplored the false allegations made by some organizations about the Kingdom and the promotion of politicized and misleading reports.

Groups of people, who were subjected to gunshot wounds by armed groups to push them to enter the Kingdom, had received the necessary medical care, SPA quoted the source as saying.

Law enforcement agencies in the Kingdom are committed to human rights, and to providing humanitarian services to those caught violating border security and treating them in line with international human rights obligations, the source added.

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Saudi Arabia, UK Stress Importance of Ensuring Freedom of Navigation Through Strait of Hormuz

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan during his meeting with his British counterpart, Yvette Cooper in London on Tuesday (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan during his meeting with his British counterpart, Yvette Cooper in London on Tuesday (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia, UK Stress Importance of Ensuring Freedom of Navigation Through Strait of Hormuz

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan during his meeting with his British counterpart, Yvette Cooper in London on Tuesday (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan during his meeting with his British counterpart, Yvette Cooper in London on Tuesday (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Tuesday in London with UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Yvette Cooper.

During the meeting, both sides reviewed bilateral relations and discussed the latest developments in the Middle East and their security and economic implications.

The two ministers also stressed the need to intensify efforts to steer the region toward stability and peace. They underscored the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and rejecting its use as a tool of political or economic pressure, which would undermine international order and law and negatively affect global trade flows.

The meeting was attended by Saudi Ambassador to the United Kingdom Prince Abdullah bin Khalid bin Sultan, Director General of the Foreign Minister’s Office Walid Al-Samaeel, and Advisor to the Foreign Minister Mohammed Alyahya.

Prince Faisal also held talks with the UK’s National Security Adviser, Jonathan Powell.

During the meeting, the two sides reviewed areas of cooperation and discussed the latest developments in the region. They also stressed the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and the need to strengthen efforts to maintain the region’s security and stability.

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Saudi Crown Prince, UAE President Discuss Efforts to Enhance Regional Security and Stability

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (Saudi Foreign Ministry)
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (Saudi Foreign Ministry)
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Saudi Crown Prince, UAE President Discuss Efforts to Enhance Regional Security and Stability

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (Saudi Foreign Ministry)
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (Saudi Foreign Ministry)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, made a phone call on Tuesday to President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during which they discussed areas of bilateral cooperation.

They also reviewed the latest regional developments and ongoing efforts to enhance security and stability in the region.

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Qatar, Türkiye Back Pakistan’s Efforts to End Iran War

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and Turkish FM Hakan Fidan meet in Doha on Tuesday. (QNA)
Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and Turkish FM Hakan Fidan meet in Doha on Tuesday. (QNA)
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Qatar, Türkiye Back Pakistan’s Efforts to End Iran War

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and Turkish FM Hakan Fidan meet in Doha on Tuesday. (QNA)
Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and Turkish FM Hakan Fidan meet in Doha on Tuesday. (QNA)

Qatar and Türkiye stressed on Tuesday “their rejection of unilateral measures that could undermine the security of the Strait of Hormuz or threaten the stability of international navigation.”

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received in Doha on Tuesday Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan for talks on regional developments, most notably the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, and efforts to de-escalate tensions and reach a diplomatic solution to boost international security and stability.

They also reviewed the strategic cooperation relations between their countries and ways to support and strengthen them.

Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani later received Fidan for talks on regional developments and tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.

They reaffirmed the importance of safeguarding freedom of navigation in the strait, condemning any attacks against commercial vessels or threats to maritime security in the region.

They described such acts “as a clear violation of international law and a threat to the stability of international trade and vital supply chains.”

The officials agreed that “the next phase requires enhanced coordination and consultation, as well as building on the strategic partnership between Qatar and Türkiye in support of regional security and stability.”

They underscored support for the mediation efforts by Pakistan, hoping they will help bring the crisis to an end.

Discussions further covered the latest developments in the Gaza Strip, the occupied Palestinian territories and Lebanon.