Saudi Foreign Ministry Condemns Attack on Iranian Consulate Building in Damascus

Photo after the targeting of the Iranian consulate building in the Syrian capital Damascus. -Reuters
Photo after the targeting of the Iranian consulate building in the Syrian capital Damascus. -Reuters
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Saudi Foreign Ministry Condemns Attack on Iranian Consulate Building in Damascus

Photo after the targeting of the Iranian consulate building in the Syrian capital Damascus. -Reuters
Photo after the targeting of the Iranian consulate building in the Syrian capital Damascus. -Reuters

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Kingdom condemnation of the targeting of the Iranian consulate building in the Syrian capital Damascus.

The Ministry expresses the Kingdom's categorical rejection of targeting diplomatic facilities for any justification, and under any pretext, which is a violation of international diplomatic laws and the rules of diplomatic immunity, SPA reported.

Also, the Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jassim Mohammed Albudaiwi, condemned and denounced the targeting of the Iranian consulate building, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries.
He stressed the importance of abiding by the international laws, treaties, including the protection and safety of diplomatic missions.



Saudi Defense Minister, UAE President Meet in Abu Dhabi

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
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Saudi Defense Minister, UAE President Meet in Abu Dhabi

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met on Wednesday with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Qasr Al Shati in the Emirati capital, Abu Dhabi.

The meeting, which came at the directives of the Kingdom’s leadership, addressed the strong fraternal ties and areas of cooperation between the two nations, while discussing ways to enhance regional security and stability, the Saudi Press Agency said on Wednesday.

During the meeting, the defense minister conveyed the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. He expressed their wishes for continued progress and prosperity for the government and people of the UAE.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed also extended his greetings and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Saudi Crown Prince.