Saudi FM: Security Council Must Fulfill its Responsibility to Lift Gaza Siege

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud chairs the Organization of Islamic Cooperation meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, October 18, 2023. Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud chairs the Organization of Islamic Cooperation meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, October 18, 2023. Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS
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Saudi FM: Security Council Must Fulfill its Responsibility to Lift Gaza Siege

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud chairs the Organization of Islamic Cooperation meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, October 18, 2023. Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud chairs the Organization of Islamic Cooperation meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, October 18, 2023. Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS

Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah made on Thursday a telephone call with his Swiss counterpart, Ignazio Cassis.

During the call, they discussed the latest developments in Gaza and its surroundings, as Prince Faisal stressed the importance of stopping all forms of targeting civilians in that region and the commitment of all conflicting parties to what is stipulated in international humanitarian law.

The Saudi Foreign Minister urged the Swiss Confederation, in its role as a non-permanent member of the Security Council, to work to ensure that the council fulfills its responsibility to maintain international peace and security, including pushing for an immediate cessation of ongoing military operations and lifting the siege on the Gaza Strip.

The Minister stressed the importance of the council’s work to implement its decisions regarding the Palestinian issue, specifically Resolutions No. 242 (1967), No. 338 (1973), No. 1515 (2003), and No. 2334 (2016), in order to establish a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian issue in a way that achieves the aspirations of the Palestinian people.



Saudi King Salman Sends Written Message to Iranian President on Bilateral Ties

Prince Dr. Mansour bin Miteb bin Abdulaziz, Minister of State, Cabinet Member and Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, hands the message to Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian during their meeting on Tuesday. (SPA)
Prince Dr. Mansour bin Miteb bin Abdulaziz, Minister of State, Cabinet Member and Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, hands the message to Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian during their meeting on Tuesday. (SPA)
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Saudi King Salman Sends Written Message to Iranian President on Bilateral Ties

Prince Dr. Mansour bin Miteb bin Abdulaziz, Minister of State, Cabinet Member and Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, hands the message to Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian during their meeting on Tuesday. (SPA)
Prince Dr. Mansour bin Miteb bin Abdulaziz, Minister of State, Cabinet Member and Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, hands the message to Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian during their meeting on Tuesday. (SPA)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent on Wednesday a written message to President of Iran Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian on bilateral relations.

The message was delivered by Prince Dr. Mansour bin Miteb bin Abdulaziz, Minister of State, Cabinet Member and Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.

Pezeshkian, who was sworn in office on Tuesday, received Prince Mansour in Tehran later that day.

Prince Mansour conveyed the greetings of King Salman and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to Pezeshkian and their wishes to the government and people of Iran for further progress and prosperity.

The meeting was attended by Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Eng. Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji, Saudi Ambassador to Iran Abdullah bin Saud Al-Anzi, Iran’s acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Bagheri Kani and a number of Iranian officials.