GCC Secretary-General Condemns Istanbul Shooting

Police secure the area following an attack in front of the Istanbul Courthouse in Istanbul, Turkiye, 06 February 2024. (EPA)
Police secure the area following an attack in front of the Istanbul Courthouse in Istanbul, Turkiye, 06 February 2024. (EPA)
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GCC Secretary-General Condemns Istanbul Shooting

Police secure the area following an attack in front of the Istanbul Courthouse in Istanbul, Turkiye, 06 February 2024. (EPA)
Police secure the area following an attack in front of the Istanbul Courthouse in Istanbul, Turkiye, 06 February 2024. (EPA)

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GGC), Jassim Mohammed Albudaiwi, strongly condemned the shooting that occurred in front of the Istanbul Courthouse in the Turkish city of Istanbul.

Albudaiwi reiterated the strong position of the GGC in rejecting all forms of violence, extremism, and terrorism. These acts aim to undermine security and stability in the region and the world, which goes against humanitarian values and principles.

He extended his condolences to the government, people of Turkiye, and families of the victims.



Saudi, Brazilian FMs Hold Talks in Rio de Janeiro

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs has met with his Brazilian counterpart in Rio de Janeiro. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs has met with his Brazilian counterpart in Rio de Janeiro. SPA
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Saudi, Brazilian FMs Hold Talks in Rio de Janeiro

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs has met with his Brazilian counterpart in Rio de Janeiro. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs has met with his Brazilian counterpart in Rio de Janeiro. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has met with his Brazilian counterpart, Mauro Vieira, in Rio de Janeiro.

Monday’s meeting took place on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit 2025, in which the Kingdom is participating as a country invited to join the group.

During the talks, the two foreign ministers reviewed bilateral relations and discussed ways to enhance them, as well as topics of mutual interest.

The meeting was attended by Saudi Ambassador to Brazil Dr. Faisal bin Ibrahim Ghulam.