Saudi Arabia to Host World Environment Day 2024

Holding World Environment Day in the Kingdom reflects the vital and effective role of the Saudi government in the environmental field. SPA
Holding World Environment Day in the Kingdom reflects the vital and effective role of the Saudi government in the environmental field. SPA
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Saudi Arabia to Host World Environment Day 2024

Holding World Environment Day in the Kingdom reflects the vital and effective role of the Saudi government in the environmental field. SPA
Holding World Environment Day in the Kingdom reflects the vital and effective role of the Saudi government in the environmental field. SPA

The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) has announced that Saudi Arabia will host World Environment Day in 2024.

The announcement was made during a meeting held in Nairobi on Tuesday between UNEP Executive Director Inger Andersen and Saudi Ambassador to Kenya Khalid bin Abdullah Al-Salman.

Holding World Environment Day in the Kingdom reflects the vital and effective role of the Saudi government in the environmental field, in accordance with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.

World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5, and over the past five decades, the day has developed into one of the largest global platforms for environmental awareness.



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”.