Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Terrorist Explosions in Mogadishu Military Base

The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Terrorist Explosions in Mogadishu Military Base

The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned and denounced the terrorist attack on a military base in Mogadishu in Somalia.

“This heinous act resulted in the tragic loss of lives, including several Somali military forces as well as personnel from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of Bahrain,” the Ministry said in a statement on Sunday.

“The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expresses its deep sorrow and stands firmly against such acts of terrorism,” said the statement.

The Ministry reiterated the Kingdom's unwavering stance in denouncing violence, terrorism, and extremism in any form.

It also expressed full solidarity and support for Somalia, the UAE, and Bahrain in this tragic incident and extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the governments and people of the affected countries.



Saudi Crown Prince Meets Presidents, Leaders on Sidelines of Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, meets with Jordan's King Abdullah II in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, meets with Jordan's King Abdullah II in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince Meets Presidents, Leaders on Sidelines of Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, meets with Jordan's King Abdullah II in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, meets with Jordan's King Abdullah II in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held a series of meetings on Monday with several presidents and leaders on the sidelines of the extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh.

He held talks with Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, Iraqi PM Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim, head of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, meets with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)

The summit brought together the presidents and representatives of over 50 countries to discuss ceasefire efforts in Gaza and Lebanon.

Riyadh also hosted the first extraordinary summit in November 2023.