Saudi FM Discusses with Arab Counterparts Ways to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi in Manama. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi in Manama. (SPA)
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Saudi FM Discusses with Arab Counterparts Ways to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi in Manama. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi in Manama. (SPA)

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks in Manama on Tuesday with several of his counterparts from across the Arab world on the sidelines of the preparatory meeting for the 33rd ordinary summit of the Arab League Council.

He met with Sudan’s Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Hussein Awad for talks on the latest developments in Sudan and the ongoing efforts to address the situation.

Prince Faisal met with his Syrian counterpart Faisal Mekdad. They tackled various aspects of relations and ways to strengthen and develop them.

They also discussed recent developments and issues of mutual interest.

Prince Faisal also met with his Kuwaiti counterpart Abdullah Ali Al-Yihya for talks on ways to strengthen the close relations between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.

They reviewed the latest regional and international developments.

The Saudi FM held a meeting with Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and Expatriates Affairs Ayman Safadi.

They discussed bolstering relations between their countries, as well as the latest developments in the Gaza Strip and its surrounding areas.

Prince Faisal met with Iraqi Deputy PM and FM Fuad Hussain on the sidelines of the Manama meeting.



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.