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Saudi FM Discusses Gaza Situation with French, Turkish Counterparts

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs meets with his Turkish counterpart. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs meets with his Turkish counterpart. SPA
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Saudi FM Discusses Gaza Situation with French, Turkish Counterparts

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs meets with his Turkish counterpart. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs meets with his Turkish counterpart. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Stéphane Séjourné on Thursday.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The ministers explored ways to enhance bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and France.
They also discussed regional and international issues of mutual concern, with a particular focus on the developments in the Gaza Strip and its surroundings.

Prince Faisal held a separate meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.

The ministers reviewed bilateral relations and means to enhance them in various fields, as well as the latest regional and international developments, particularly in Gaza.

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Saudi Arabia Bids Farewell to Last Pilgrims from Madinah Airport

7,700 flights through six airports transported foreign pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj (SPA)
7,700 flights through six airports transported foreign pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Bids Farewell to Last Pilgrims from Madinah Airport

7,700 flights through six airports transported foreign pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj (SPA)
7,700 flights through six airports transported foreign pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj (SPA)

The last group of pilgrims from this year’s Hajj season departed Saudi Arabia on Sunday aboard a Saudia flight from Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah.

The flight carried 320 pilgrims to Kertajati, Indonesia, after they completed their Hajj rituals. Saudia, the Kingdom’s flag carrier, hosted a farewell ceremony, concluding its 74-day Hajj operations.

The first flight for this year’s Hajj season arrived in Madinah on May 9 from India with 283 pilgrims.

They were welcomed by the Minister of Transport and Logistics Services and the Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah.

Saudi Arabia facilitated 7,700 flights through six airports and provided over 27,000 buses to ease pilgrim transportation. The Haramain High-Speed Railway operated more than 5,000 trips during the season.

Over 1.8 million pilgrims participated in the last Hajj season. Health Minister Fahad Al-Jalajel confirmed there were no health issues or outbreaks.

The organization of Hajj was praised by leaders of Arab and Islamic countries.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi commended the excellent organization and services provided to millions of pilgrims.

Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa praised the meticulous organization and services.

Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah appreciated the modern smart services and technologies.

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed highlighted the success of Saudi Arabia’s Hajj management.