First Saudi Relief Plane Departs to Assist Palestinian People in Gaza

The plane carries various relief and shelter items with a total weight of 35 tons as part of the Saudi campaign to help the Palestinian people in Gaza - SPA
The plane carries various relief and shelter items with a total weight of 35 tons as part of the Saudi campaign to help the Palestinian people in Gaza - SPA
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First Saudi Relief Plane Departs to Assist Palestinian People in Gaza

The plane carries various relief and shelter items with a total weight of 35 tons as part of the Saudi campaign to help the Palestinian people in Gaza - SPA
The plane carries various relief and shelter items with a total weight of 35 tons as part of the Saudi campaign to help the Palestinian people in Gaza - SPA

The first Saudi relief plane left King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh to El Arish International Airport in Egypt prior to sending its content to affected people in the Gaza Strip.

The plane carries various relief and shelter items with a total weight of 35 tons as part of the Saudi campaign to help the Palestinian people in Gaza, which was launched under directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

In a press statement to the Saudi Press Agency, Advisor at the Royal Court and Supervisor General of King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Rabeeah stressed that this humanitarian assistance to the Gaza Strip reflects what the government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince, enjoys of a noble sense of humanity and great keenness to help other countries.

Dr. Al Rabeeah noted that this airlift will continue over the coming days, where the center is currently considering the possibility of operating a sealift according to the need to ensure the speed of delivery, stressing the humanitarian role played by the Kingdom in helping other countries during various crises.

He added that this gesture reflects the depth of brotherly relations and strong ties between the Kingdom and Palestine.



Saudi, Thai Foreign Ministers Co-Chair First Saudi-Thai Coordination Council Meeting

The convening of this meeting underscores the advancing relations between the governments of Saudi Arabia and Thailand - SPA
The convening of this meeting underscores the advancing relations between the governments of Saudi Arabia and Thailand - SPA
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Saudi, Thai Foreign Ministers Co-Chair First Saudi-Thai Coordination Council Meeting

The convening of this meeting underscores the advancing relations between the governments of Saudi Arabia and Thailand - SPA
The convening of this meeting underscores the advancing relations between the governments of Saudi Arabia and Thailand - SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand Maris Sangiampongsa co-chaired the first meeting of the Saudi-Thai Coordination Council in Bangkok on Thursday.
The convening of this meeting underscores the advancing relations between the governments of Saudi Arabia and Thailand, aiming to enhance coordination and collaboration across various sectors to fulfill the aspirations of both nations' leaders and peoples. This aligns with the shared objectives of the Saudi-Thai Coordination Council, focusing on enhancing cooperation, connectivity, and integration between the two countries through the council and its subcommittees in areas such as politics, security, defense, energy, economy, investment, education, culture, tourism, and other mutual interests, SPA reported.
During the meeting, the co-chairs reviewed the bilateral relations and emphasized the significance of sustained joint efforts between the two friendly nations. They expressed contentment with the outcomes of the committee sessions, which produced over 70 joint initiatives spanning various fields.
They highlighted the importance of upholding and advancing the council's work and collaboration among its committees while reinforcing coordination to amplify its effectiveness as an institutional mechanism framing bilateral cooperation. They also underscored the importance of implementing the recommendations and initiatives of the committee heads with the support of the council's general secretariat, looking forward to the upcoming second council meeting in Saudi Arabia.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the two ministers signed the minutes of the first meeting of the Saudi-Thai Coordination Council.
Following the meeting, the two sides signed a cooperation program between the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, represented by the Prince Saud Al-Faisal Institute for Diplomatic Studies, and the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, represented by the Devawongse Varopakarn Institute of Foreign Affairs (DVIFA).