Riyadh Hosts Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council on Wednesday

The Preparatory Committee for the Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council in Riyadh (BNA)
The Preparatory Committee for the Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council in Riyadh (BNA)
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Riyadh Hosts Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council on Wednesday

The Preparatory Committee for the Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council in Riyadh (BNA)
The Preparatory Committee for the Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council in Riyadh (BNA)

The Preparatory Committee for the Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council convened on Monday to discuss the preparations for the third meeting of the Council to be held in Riyadh.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Bahraini Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa will co-chair the meeting scheduled for Wednesday.
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif al Zayani co-chaired the preparatory committee’s meeting.
The meeting reviewed the Council's progress and provided updates on the outcomes of its subsidiary committees. They also discussed bilateral and multilateral coordination regarding matters of mutual interest.
At the opening of the meeting, Prince Faisal lauded the achievements and initiatives of the Council's taskforce and sub-committees, noting they would contribute to boosting joint action, wishing the Council's upcoming meeting every success.
Zayani praised the sincere dedication of Saudi Arabia in unifying Arab and Islamic efforts to support the Palestinian cause and end the war in the Gaza Strip.
The Minister also hailed the Kingdom's endeavors to host Arab summits with international blocs to enhance cooperation and unify efforts facing global political, security, and economic challenges.
The committee addressed the preparations for the third meeting of the Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council, discussed the topics on the agenda, including the draft agreements and memoranda of understanding to be signed, in addition to the new initiatives that will be submitted to the Council to approve it.
At the end of the meeting, the heads of the preparatory committee from both sides signed the minutes of the meeting.
The meeting was attended by Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed al-Jadaan, Minister of State and Cabinet Member for Shura Council Affairs Essam bin Saeed and Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry for Political Affairs Saud al-Sati.
The Bahraini delegation included Cabinet Affairs Minister Hamad al-Maliki, Undersecretary of the Finance and National Economy Ministry Yousif Humood, Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Sheikh Ali bin Abdul Rahman bin Ali Al Khalifa, Director-General of the Foreign Ministry Talal al Ansari, and several other officials.



Saudi FM, US Secretary of State Discuss Regional, Int’l Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meet in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meet in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
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Saudi FM, US Secretary of State Discuss Regional, Int’l Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meet in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meet in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Riyadh on Monday.

They reviewed relations and ways to strengthen them to serve the interests of their countries. They also discussed the latest regional and international developments and efforts exerted towards them.

The meeting was attended by Saudi Ambassador to the United States of America Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs Prince Musab bin Mohammed Al-Farhan, and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs Ambassador Dr. Saud Al-Sati.