King of Bahrain Awards Order of Bahrain-First Class to Saudi Ambassador

King Hamad confering the Order of Bahrain-First Class on outgoing Saudi Ambassador Prince Sultan bin Ahmed on Sunday. (SPA)
King Hamad confering the Order of Bahrain-First Class on outgoing Saudi Ambassador Prince Sultan bin Ahmed on Sunday. (SPA)
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King of Bahrain Awards Order of Bahrain-First Class to Saudi Ambassador

King Hamad confering the Order of Bahrain-First Class on outgoing Saudi Ambassador Prince Sultan bin Ahmed on Sunday. (SPA)
King Hamad confering the Order of Bahrain-First Class on outgoing Saudi Ambassador Prince Sultan bin Ahmed on Sunday. (SPA)

King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain conferred on Prince Sultan bin Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Saudi Ambassador to Bahrain, the Order of Bahrain-First Class, in recognition of his efforts and contributions in strengthening the two countries’ longstanding relations and enhancing fruitful cooperation, SPA said on Monday.
This came during King Hamad’s reception of Prince Sultan at Al-Safriya Palace on Sunday, on the occasion of the end of his tenure as the Saudi Ambassador to Bahrain.
The ambassador expressed thanks, appreciation to the King of Bahrain for the top honor conferred on him and for his constant efforts in boosting the historical and strong ties between the two countries and peoples, wishing the Kingdom of Bahrain steady progress and prosperity.
Meanwhile, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain also received Prince Sultan bin Ahmed bin Abdulaziz, the Saudi Ambassador to Bahrain.
The Bahraini Crown Prince commended the efforts exerted by the Saudi Ambassador in enhancing relations and cooperation between the two countries in various fields, wishing him continued success in his future duties.
Additionally, the Bahraini Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani received Prince Sultan bin Ahmed bin Abdulaziz, the Saudi Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain, on the occasion of the end of his tenure as the Kingdom’s Ambassador to Bahrain.



Arab League Condemns Israeli Decision to Establish New Settlements in West Bank

A general view shows the opening session of the meeting of Arab foreign ministers at the Arab League Headquarters (Reuters)
A general view shows the opening session of the meeting of Arab foreign ministers at the Arab League Headquarters (Reuters)
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Arab League Condemns Israeli Decision to Establish New Settlements in West Bank

A general view shows the opening session of the meeting of Arab foreign ministers at the Arab League Headquarters (Reuters)
A general view shows the opening session of the meeting of Arab foreign ministers at the Arab League Headquarters (Reuters)

Secretary-General of the League of Arab States Ahmed Aboul Gheit condemned the decision by the Israeli occupation’s ministerial committee to approve the establishment of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, considering it a blatant challenge to the international will rejecting settlement activity and a violation of international law, which affirms the illegitimacy of settlements.

In a statement issued Monday, the secretary-general said the continued expansion of illegal settlement activity aims to prevent the establishment of a geographically contiguous Palestinian state and reflects the nature of the Israeli government, which he said is controlled by extremists and settlers, SPA reported.

Aboul Gheit stressed that settlement expansion will not make it legitimate under any circumstances.

 

He highlighted that the violence practiced by extremist settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank constitutes a form of terrorism carried out under the watch and with the protection of the official institutions of the occupying power.


Saudi FM Arrives in Muscat for Meeting of Saudi-Omani Coordination Council 

Omani FM Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi welcomes his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah upon his arrival in Muscat. (SPA)
Omani FM Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi welcomes his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah upon his arrival in Muscat. (SPA)
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Saudi FM Arrives in Muscat for Meeting of Saudi-Omani Coordination Council 

Omani FM Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi welcomes his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah upon his arrival in Muscat. (SPA)
Omani FM Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi welcomes his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah upon his arrival in Muscat. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah arrived in Muscat on Monday.

He was received by his Omani counterpart Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi upon his arrival at Muscat International Airport.

The two sides are scheduled to hold the third meeting of the Saudi-Omani Coordination Council.


Saudi Defense Minister Decorates Pakistan's Army Chief with King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellent Class

The ceremony took place in Riyadh on Sunday upon the directive of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
The ceremony took place in Riyadh on Sunday upon the directive of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
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Saudi Defense Minister Decorates Pakistan's Army Chief with King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellent Class

The ceremony took place in Riyadh on Sunday upon the directive of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
The ceremony took place in Riyadh on Sunday upon the directive of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz has decorated Chief of the Pakistani Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir with King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellent Class, honoring his distinguished efforts to strengthen the strategic relationship and cooperation between the two nations.

The ceremony took place in Riyadh on Sunday upon the directive of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

Prince Khalid congratulated Field Marshal Munir on his appointment as Pakistan’s Chief of Defense Forces, wishing him continued success in his new role.

During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the historical Saudi-Pakistani relations and the strategic cooperation in defense, discussing efforts to establish the foundations of international peace and security, as well as issues of common interest.