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Bukhari: Saudi Arabia Won’t Spare an Effort to Help Resolve Lebanon’s Crises

Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Waleed Bukhari receives former President Michel Suleiman at his residence in Yarze. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Waleed Bukhari receives former President Michel Suleiman at his residence in Yarze. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Bukhari: Saudi Arabia Won’t Spare an Effort to Help Resolve Lebanon’s Crises

Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Waleed Bukhari receives former President Michel Suleiman at his residence in Yarze. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Waleed Bukhari receives former President Michel Suleiman at his residence in Yarze. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Ambassador to Beirut Waleed Bukhari stressed on Monday that the Kingdom “will not spare an effort” in helping resolve Lebanon’s many crises.

He met with Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Latif al-Derian at Dar al-Fatwa in Beirut for talks on Lebanon and the ongoing Israeli war on Gaza and the Palestinian people, reported the National News Agency.

He declared that the Kingdom “supports all Arab and Islamic causes,” especially amid the suffering in Gaza and the Palestinian Territories.

For his part, Derian highlighted Saudi Arabia’s pivotal role in Lebanon, adding that “Dar al-Fatwa is keen on maintaining cooperation with Arab brothers, especially Gulf Cooperation Council countries, led by Saudi Arabia.”

He stressed that Saudi Arabia has always “embraced Lebanon and its people, as well as Arab and Islamic causes,” reported NNA.

Moreover, he hoped the efforts of the Kingdom and the quintet would lead to a solution, as soon as possible, for the election of a new president, which would help restore normal operations at state institutions.

Also on Monday, Bukhari received former President Michel Suleiman at his residence in Yarze.

Suleiman’s office said the officials discussed bilateral relations between Lebanon and Saudi Arabia and means to bolster and develop them. They also reviewed the latest political developments in Lebanon, most notably the presidential elections.

They covered the situation in Gaza and southern Lebanon and issues of common interest.

Lebanon has been without a president since October 31, 2022 when the term of Michel Aoun ended with the political parties failing to agree on a successor. Numerous presidential elections sessions have been held at parliament, with bickering and divisions between the parties leading to the current impasse.

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GCC-Central Asia Strategic Dialogue Focuses on Strengthening Cooperation

The Third Ministerial Meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council-Central Asia Strategic Dialogue held in Kuwait. Photo: KUNA
The Third Ministerial Meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council-Central Asia Strategic Dialogue held in Kuwait. Photo: KUNA
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GCC-Central Asia Strategic Dialogue Focuses on Strengthening Cooperation

The Third Ministerial Meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council-Central Asia Strategic Dialogue held in Kuwait. Photo: KUNA
The Third Ministerial Meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council-Central Asia Strategic Dialogue held in Kuwait. Photo: KUNA

Gulf Cooperation Council foreign ministers and their counterparts from Central Asia discussed in Kuwait on Wednesday consolidating cooperation in several fields.

The Third Ministerial Meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council-Central Asia Strategic Dialogue focused on enhancing the strong relations between the GCC and Central Asian countries and discussed a joint action plan to advance cooperation in the political, economic, cultural, and tourism sectors.
Preparations were also reviewed for the upcoming summit between the GCC and Central Asian countries, scheduled to take place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, next month. This summit follows the inaugural one held in Saudi Arabia in 2023.

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah attended the meeting.

Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Al-Yahya said the meeting marks a significant milestone in establishing a sustainable partnership based on mutual respect and shared interests.

Speaking at a joint press conference with GCC Secretary-General Jassem Al-Budaiwi after the meeting, Al-Yahya, current President of the GCC Ministerial Council, highlighted the growing historical, cultural, and human ties between the two regions, and emphasized the shared political will to strengthen strategic cooperation.

The meeting focused on several key areas of priority, including enhancing economic and trade cooperation, encouraging investment, and developing sectors such as transport and energy, clean energy transitions, green economies, and modern technologies, Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported.

Discussions also focused on food and water security, digital infrastructure, and artificial intelligence, aiming to support stability and sustainable development.

On political and security matters, the foreign minister stressed the importance of consultation and coordination on shared challenges, especially in combating terrorism, extremism, and cyber threats, and praised the GCC Secretariat for its role in advancing joint action mechanisms.

Regarding regional and international issues, Al-Yahya reaffirmed the GCC's steadfast support for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including the establishment of an independent state based on the 1967 border with East Jerusalem as its capital.

On his part, Al-Budaiwi said that both the GCC and Central Asian states are committed to advancing cooperation across various sectors, as outlined in the Joint Action Plan for 2023-27.

He stated that the meeting included an exchange of views on regional and global developments, particularly the Israeli occupation's violations against the Palestinian people, and reiterated the GCC's rejection of these violations and called on the international community to act decisively in support of Palestinian rights, including the establishment of a sovereign state.