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Saudi Defense Minister Discusses Gaza Situation with Several Counterparts

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
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Saudi Defense Minister Discusses Gaza Situation with Several Counterparts

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has received a telephone call from British Secretary of State for Defense Grant Shapps.

The two ministers reviewed on Monday the strategic relations between Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom, and discussed bilateral cooperation in the defense field.

They also addressed the ongoing military escalation in Gaza and its surroundings.

Prince Khalid emphasized the imperative need to persist in de-escalating the situation in Gaza, ceasing military operations to protect innocent lives, and respecting and adhering to international humanitarian law.

He underscored that this is vital for restoring security and stability for the Palestinian people.

Also Monday, Prince Khalid met at his office in Riyadh, the Secretary of the State Security Council and Minister of Defense of Turkmenistan, Begenc Gundogdyyew.

During the meeting, bilateral relations between the Kingdom and Turkmenistan were reviewed. They discussed ways to support and enhance future cooperation between the Ministries of Defense of the two countries.

The two sides also discussed the current military escalation in Gaza, its surroundings and the efforts exerted in this regard, in addition to discussing a number of regional and international issues and developments of common interest.

Prince Khalid also met with Italian Minister of Defense Guido Crosetto.

During the reception, the aspects of Saudi-Italian relations and promising opportunities for strengthening and developing them in the fields of defense and military industries were reviewed.

The two sides also discussed the situation in Gaza and its surroundings.

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Bukhari: Saudi Arabia Will Stand by Lebanon, Its People and President

Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Waleed Al-Bukhari meets with Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Latif al-Derian in Beirut on Friday. (NNA)
Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Waleed Al-Bukhari meets with Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Latif al-Derian in Beirut on Friday. (NNA)
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Bukhari: Saudi Arabia Will Stand by Lebanon, Its People and President

Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Waleed Al-Bukhari meets with Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Latif al-Derian in Beirut on Friday. (NNA)
Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Waleed Al-Bukhari meets with Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Latif al-Derian in Beirut on Friday. (NNA)

Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Waleed Al-Bukhari stressed on Friday that the election of a president is an important step in Lebanon’s revival and reconstruction.

He also praised President Joseph Aoun’s inaugural speech after he was sworn in on Thursday, saying it reflected his sense of national responsibility.

“Saudi Arabia will stand by Lebanon, its people and president,” declared the ambassador after holding a series of separate meetings with senior religious figures, including Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Latif al-Derian, Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rai and Sheikh Akl of the Druze community Sheikh Sami Abi Al-Muna.

A statement from Derian’s office said Bukhari expressed the Kingdom’s “relief at holding the election, which was achieved through the unity of the Lebanese people and that revives their hopes.”

The election was “an important step towards Lebanon’s revival and reconstruction, and consolidation of security and stability, and will pave the way for reforms so that it can regain the trust of the Arab and international community,” he added.

For his part, Derian expressed his appreciation for Saudi Arabia, Arab and friendly countries, parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati and all MPs and Lebanese leaderships for their efforts to ensure that the election was held.

He praised them for adhering to the constitution and Taif Accord and Arab principles related to Lebanon’s identity.

“The election of a president puts Lebanon on the path of political breakthroughs that will be followed up with the formation of a new government, revival of state institutions and return of stability,” he remarked.

After meeting al-Rahi, Bukhari said he hoped Aoun’s term will be that of “national consensus and unity, prosperity, development and stability.”

“Saudi Arabia will stand by Lebanon, its people and president,” he stressed.

Al-Rahi expressed his gratitude to the Saudi Ambassador and the quintet for their efforts to ensure that the election is held, wishing Aoun success in his national missions to revive Lebanon and resolve its crises.