Saudi FM Mobilizes Int’l Support to Recognize State of Palestine

The Foreign Ministerial Committee of Arabic and Islamic countries for Gaza meets in Madrid on Wednesday. (SPA)
The Foreign Ministerial Committee of Arabic and Islamic countries for Gaza meets in Madrid on Wednesday. (SPA)
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Saudi FM Mobilizes Int’l Support to Recognize State of Palestine

The Foreign Ministerial Committee of Arabic and Islamic countries for Gaza meets in Madrid on Wednesday. (SPA)
The Foreign Ministerial Committee of Arabic and Islamic countries for Gaza meets in Madrid on Wednesday. (SPA)

The Foreign Ministerial Committee of Arabic and Islamic countries for Gaza, led by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, held talks in Madrid on Wednesday with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez international efforts to stop the Israeli war on Gaza and Rafah.

It stressed the importance of reaching an immediate ceasefire and allowing the entry of all humanitarian aid throughout Gaza.

Also present at the meeting were Spanish FM Jose Manuel Albares, Palestinian PM Mohammad Mustafa, Qatar's FM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Jordan's FM Ayman Safadi, Türkiye’s FM Hakan Fidan and Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Hissein Brahim Taha.

The officials discussed the mechanism to address the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza and the need for Israel to cease its unilateral illegal practices in the West Bank to pave the way for just comprehensive peace that safeguards the rights of the Palestinian people and achieves security in the region.

The gatherers praised Spain for recognizing the state of Palestine and its constant commitment to offer all forms of support to activate the recognition of the Palestinian state.

They underlined the urgent need to take the necessary steps to implement the two-state solution to establish a Palestinian state according to the 1967 border with East Jerusalem as its capital and in line with the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative and relevant international resolutions.



Saudi Arabia Welcomes Agreement between Yemen Govt, Houthis

Saudi Arabia reiterates its continued support for the Yemeni government and people. (Asharq al-Awsat)
Saudi Arabia reiterates its continued support for the Yemeni government and people. (Asharq al-Awsat)
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Saudi Arabia Welcomes Agreement between Yemen Govt, Houthis

Saudi Arabia reiterates its continued support for the Yemeni government and people. (Asharq al-Awsat)
Saudi Arabia reiterates its continued support for the Yemeni government and people. (Asharq al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia welcomed on Wednesday the agreement announced by the United Nations Secretary-General's Special Envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, between the Yemeni government and the Houthi group.
The agreement was reached on Tuesday between the legitimate Yemeni government and Iran-backed Houthi militias to de-escalate the situation with regard to the Yemeni banking sector and the national airlines, Yemenia.
The Saudi foreign Ministry stressed Riyadh’s unwavering support for Yemen, its government and people, expressing keenness on de-escalation.
In a statement on its X account on Wednesday, the Ministry said it looks forward to the Yemeni parties sitting for dialogue under the patronage of the UN envoy's office to discuss all economic and humanitarian issues in the hopes of paving the way for a comprehensive political solution for the Yemeni crisis.