Saudi FM: G20 Bears Responsibility to Take Decisive Action to End Gaza Catastrophe

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. SPA
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. SPA
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Saudi FM: G20 Bears Responsibility to Take Decisive Action to End Gaza Catastrophe

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. SPA
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah participated in the first session of the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Rio de Janeiro.

The minister indicated that the G20 countries bear responsibility to take decisive action to end the catastrophe in Gaza, which poses a threat to regional peace and prosperity and global economic stability.

He stressed the importance of condemning the atrocities committed in Gaza, urging the G20 countries to exert pressure for meaningful actions to end the war in Gaza and support a credible, irreversible path towards a two-state solution.

He emphasized the importance of international institutions fulfilling their commitments and being clearer in their positions, especially in dealing with the tragic situation in Gaza.

In his statement, Prince Faisal said the “escalation and spread of global conflicts have placed pressures on international cooperation and weakened the credibility and trust in the multilateral framework.”

He also congratulated Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira on his country's assumption of the G20 presidency for 2024.



Saudi Arabia Issues Royal Decrees on Appointing, Terminating Services of Military Officials

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
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Saudi Arabia Issues Royal Decrees on Appointing, Terminating Services of Military Officials

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued on Thursday Royal Decrees based on what has been submitted by the Minister of Defense.
The first Royal Order included terminating the service of General Mutlaq bin Salem bin Mutlaq Al-Azima, Commander of the Joint Forces, and referring him to retirement, and relieving Lieutenant General Fahd bin Abdullah bin Saleh Al-Ghufaili, Chief of Staff of the Naval Forces, of his post and appointing him as Deputy Chief of the General Staff at the rank of lieutenant general.

The Order also included relieving Lieutenant General Fahd bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Mutair, Chief of Staff of the Land Forces, of his post and appointing him as Advisor at the Minister of Defense’s Office at the rank of lieutenant general.

Major General Fahd bin Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al-Salman was promoted to the rank of lieutenant general and appointed Commander of the Joint Forces.
Major General Fahd bin Saud bin Dhuwaihir Al-Juhani was also promoted to the rank of lieutenant general and appointed Chief of Staff of the Land Forces.
The Decree also included promoting Naval Major General Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Hamed Al-Gharibi to the rank of lieutenant general and appointing him as Chief of Staff of the Naval Forces.

A second Royal Order relieved Dr. Samir bin Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al-Tabib, Advisor at the General Secretariat of the Cabinet of his post. And a third Royal Order appointed Dr. Samir bin Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al-Tabib, as Advisor at the Ministry of Defense at the excellent rank.