Saudi, Bahraini Crown Princes Meet in Makkah

The Saudi Crown Prince hosted Bahrain's Crown Prince at Al-Safa Palace in Makkah. SPA
The Saudi Crown Prince hosted Bahrain's Crown Prince at Al-Safa Palace in Makkah. SPA
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Saudi, Bahraini Crown Princes Meet in Makkah

The Saudi Crown Prince hosted Bahrain's Crown Prince at Al-Safa Palace in Makkah. SPA
The Saudi Crown Prince hosted Bahrain's Crown Prince at Al-Safa Palace in Makkah. SPA

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, hosted Bahraini Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa at Al-Safa Palace in Makkah on Saturday evening.

During the meeting, the Saudi Crown Prince welcomed the Bahraini Crown Prince to the Kingdom, extending his best wishes for a pleasant stay to him and his delegation.

The Bahraini Crown Prince expressed his delight at visiting the Kingdom and conveyed his gratitude for the generous hospitality and warm reception accorded to him and his accompanying delegation.

The discussions centered on the longstanding relations between the two countries, opportunities for cooperation across various domains, and several topics of mutual interest.



Australian Deputy PM Stresses Importance of Partnership with Saudi Arabia

Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Richard Marles attends the annual Australia-UK Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN) meeting at Lancaster House in London, Britain, 16 December 2024. EPA
Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Richard Marles attends the annual Australia-UK Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN) meeting at Lancaster House in London, Britain, 16 December 2024. EPA
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Australian Deputy PM Stresses Importance of Partnership with Saudi Arabia

Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Richard Marles attends the annual Australia-UK Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN) meeting at Lancaster House in London, Britain, 16 December 2024. EPA
Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Richard Marles attends the annual Australia-UK Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN) meeting at Lancaster House in London, Britain, 16 December 2024. EPA

Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Richard Marles stressed the strong relations between Saudi Arabia and Australia, noting that the Kingdom stands as Australia's second-largest trading partner in the Middle East.

In a statement issued by his office, Marles indicated that his visit to the Kingdom and the UAE seeks to enhance collaborative efforts within the G20 and other multilateral institutions and aims to emphasize the unwavering commitment to a rules-based international order.

The statement further emphasized that the Kingdom is a crucial partner for Australia and that the visit presents an opportunity to broaden economic ties and explore avenues for deeper cooperation with regional leaders.

Marles said that this visit underscores Australia's commitment to fortifying economic and diplomatic ties with the Kingdom, recognizing its crucial role as a partner in addressing shared global challenges.

Marles met with Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz in Riyadh on Wednesday.