Saudi Defense Minister, French Minister of Armed Forces Discuss Situation in Gaza

Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz (SPA)
Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz (SPA)
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Saudi Defense Minister, French Minister of Armed Forces Discuss Situation in Gaza

Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz (SPA)
Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz (SPA)

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman has received a phone call from the French Minister of the Armed Forces, Sebastien Lecornu, and discussed the situation in Gaza and its surroundings, including international efforts concerning the developments.

The Saudi Defense Minister emphasized the necessity of ceasing military operations, protecting civilians, and upholding international humanitarian law.

He also stressed the importance of working to find solutions for restoring stability in the region and reinitiating the peace process, enabling the Palestinian people to obtain their legitimate rights.

During the call, they reviewed the bilateral relations and the existing cooperation in defense fields, and discussed joint coordination regarding regional issues and the efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region.



Saudi Arabia Welcomes Palestinian Leadership Reforms

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Saudi Arabia Welcomes Palestinian Leadership Reforms

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs logo
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs logo

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed the reform measures taken by the Palestinian leadership, including the creation of the position of Vice-Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and Vice President of the State of Palestine, and the appointment of Hussein Al-Sheikh to this position.

The ministry wished Al-Sheikh success in his new duties.

The Kingdom affirmed that these reform steps will enhance Palestinian political efforts and contribute to achieving the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, foremost among them the right to self-determination through the establishment of an independent state along the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.