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GCC Sec-Gen Welcomes UN General Assembly's Resolution on Palestine's Right to Full Membership

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi - File Photo
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi - File Photo
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GCC Sec-Gen Welcomes UN General Assembly's Resolution on Palestine's Right to Full Membership

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi - File Photo
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi - File Photo

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jassim Mohammed Al-Budaiwi welcomed the United Nations General Assembly's adoption of a resolution supporting Palestine’s right to full membership at the world body and recommendation that the UN Security Council reconsider the Palestinian bid, SPA reported.
The GCC secretary-general pointed out the fact that the resolution received a vote from 143 countries comes as an affirmation and belief in the Palestinian right to this recognition, so that the State of Palestine can exercise all its rights and duties at this world body.
He stressed the GCC's firm position in supporting the Palestinian cause, and reaching a solution based on ending the Israeli occupation and establishing an independent Palestinian state on the 1967 borders, with east Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with relevant United Nations resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative.

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Saudi FM Receives Phone Call from Bahraini Counterpart

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Saudi FM Receives Phone Call from Bahraini Counterpart

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Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani.

Prince Faisal expressed his condemnation of the flagrant Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain, affirming the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's full support and solidarity with the brotherly Kingdom of Bahrain and its support for all measures taken by Bahrain to protect its security, territorial integrity, and citizens, SPA reported.

The two sides also discussed the serious developments in the region and the importance of concerted efforts and enhanced joint coordination to preserve security and stability in the region.

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Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Talks with Jordanian FM, Receives Message from South Korean Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
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Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Talks with Jordanian FM, Receives Message from South Korean Counterpart

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

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Wednesday a phone call from Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The two sides condemned the Iranian attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait, describing them as a violation of the two countries' sovereignty and a setback to ongoing efforts to de-escalate regional tensions.

They also reviewed recent developments and discussed joint efforts to enhance security and stability across the region.

The Saudi Foreign Minister also received a written message from his South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun concerning bilateral relations between the two countries.

Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Rassi received the message during a meeting with South Korean Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Kang Shin-chul at the ministry's headquarters in Riyadh.

The meeting also reviewed cooperation between the two friendly countries and a discussion of regional and international topics.

 

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Faisal bin Farhan, Grossi Discuss Nuclear Non-proliferation

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met with IAEA's Director General in Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met with IAEA's Director General in Riyadh. SPA
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Faisal bin Farhan, Grossi Discuss Nuclear Non-proliferation

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met with IAEA's Director General in Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met with IAEA's Director General in Riyadh. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has met with Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi in Riyadh.

During the meeting on Wednesday, the two sides reviewed cooperation relations between the Kingdom and the IAEA, particularly in the areas of nuclear non-proliferation and ensuring nuclear safety and security.

They also discussed a number of issues and topics of mutual interest.