Saudi Crown Prince, President of Eritrea Discuss Issues of Common Interest 

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, meets with Eritrea’s President Isaias Afwerki in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, meets with Eritrea’s President Isaias Afwerki in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince, President of Eritrea Discuss Issues of Common Interest 

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, meets with Eritrea’s President Isaias Afwerki in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, meets with Eritrea’s President Isaias Afwerki in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held talks in Riyadh on Monday with Eritrea’s President Isaias Afwerki.

They reviewed relations between their countries and opportunities for joint cooperation in various fields and ways to develop them, particularly in the fields of development and trade.

They also discussed several issues of common interest between the two countries.

The meeting was attended by Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of State and Cabinet Member Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Minister of National Guard Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of State, Cabinet Member and National Security Advisor Dr. Musaed bin Mohammed Al-Aiban, Minister of Communications and Information Technology Eng. Abdullah bin Amer Al-Swaha, and the Eritrean President’s accompanying delegation.



Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan Discuss Ways to Enhance Parliamentary Cooperation

Tajikistan’s Chairman of the National Assembly and Mayor of Dushanbe Rustam Emomali welcomes Saudi Arabia’s Shura Council Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Al-Sheikh at the National Assembly. SPA
Tajikistan’s Chairman of the National Assembly and Mayor of Dushanbe Rustam Emomali welcomes Saudi Arabia’s Shura Council Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Al-Sheikh at the National Assembly. SPA
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Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan Discuss Ways to Enhance Parliamentary Cooperation

Tajikistan’s Chairman of the National Assembly and Mayor of Dushanbe Rustam Emomali welcomes Saudi Arabia’s Shura Council Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Al-Sheikh at the National Assembly. SPA
Tajikistan’s Chairman of the National Assembly and Mayor of Dushanbe Rustam Emomali welcomes Saudi Arabia’s Shura Council Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Al-Sheikh at the National Assembly. SPA

Saudi Arabia’s Shura Council Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Al-Sheikh has met with Tajikistan’s Chairman of the National Assembly and Mayor of Dushanbe Rustam Emomali, during a visit to Tajikistan at the head of a council delegation.

At the meeting held at the National Assembly on Friday, the two sides discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance parliamentary cooperation between the Shura Council and the National Assembly to serve common interests, alongside reviewing a number of issues of mutual interest.


Saudi Arabia Condemns Cafe Bombing in Damascus

Saudi Arabia Condemns Cafe Bombing in Damascus
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Cafe Bombing in Damascus

Saudi Arabia Condemns Cafe Bombing in Damascus

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom's condemnation and denunciation of the bombing that targeted a cafe in the Hejaz district of the Syrian capital, Damascus, which resulted in the death and injury of a number of people.

The ministry stated in a press release: "The Kingdom affirms its solidarity with the brotherly Syrian Arab Republic against all forms of violence, extremism, and terrorism, and expresses its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and to the government and people of Syria, wishing the injured a speedy recovery."


US Central Command Hosts Regional Security Dialogue in Bahrain

Participants pose for a family photo at the Bahrain conference. (CENTCOM)
Participants pose for a family photo at the Bahrain conference. (CENTCOM)
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US Central Command Hosts Regional Security Dialogue in Bahrain

Participants pose for a family photo at the Bahrain conference. (CENTCOM)
Participants pose for a family photo at the Bahrain conference. (CENTCOM)

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it led a regional security dialogue hosted by the Bahrain Defense Force on Wednesday to discuss the regional security environment and ways to strengthen defense cooperation across the Middle East.

The Strategic Allied Military Dialogue brought together senior defense officials from 12 countries, who reaffirmed their shared commitment to ensuring the free flow of commerce through the Strait of Hormuz.

The meeting was attended by CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Coope and senior military officials from Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.

According to CENTCOM, Cooper said the United States “continues to stand shoulder to shoulder with our regional partners,” adding that the discussions underscored a shared commitment to regional security and stability.

The United States and regional partners operate the world’s most sophisticated and largest active air and missile defense umbrella across the Middle East. In January, CENTCOM and regional countries established a new Middle Eastern Air Defense coordination cell for sharing information and threat warnings as well as responding to contingencies.

Officials are seen at the conference in Bahrain. (BNA)

The security dialogue marked the first time military leaders from Syria and Lebanon participated in a regional defense conference led by the United States.

Speaking at the event, Bahraini Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Theyab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi said the region is experiencing rapid developments and profound geopolitical shifts following Iran’s “treacherous and criminal attacks” targeting national security, sovereignty, and civilian infrastructure.

Al Nuaimi said the region’s exceptional geopolitical and economic importance requires a clear understanding of current and future challenges and the development of comprehensive strategic solutions based on collective resolve.

Closer cooperation, greater cohesion, and stronger unity are essential to confronting regional threats with determination, he stressed.