Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Approval of Settlement Expansion in West Bank

The flag of Saudi Arabia. Asharq Al-Awsat
The flag of Saudi Arabia. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Approval of Settlement Expansion in West Bank

The flag of Saudi Arabia. Asharq Al-Awsat
The flag of Saudi Arabia. Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia condemned on Saturday the approval by Israel’s security cabinet to expand settlements in the occupied West Bank.

A statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said “the Kingdom firmly rejects the continuous Israeli violations of international law and resolutions of international legitimacy.”

It also cautioned about “the severe consequences of the practices of the Israeli occupation authorities, given the lack of international accountability.”

The ministry said the Israeli violations undermine the prospects for peace and exacerbate conflicts, destabilizing the region and the world.



Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh Hold Political Consultations

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met in Riyadh on Monday with his counterpart from Bangladesh. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met in Riyadh on Monday with his counterpart from Bangladesh. SPA
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Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh Hold Political Consultations

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met in Riyadh on Monday with his counterpart from Bangladesh. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met in Riyadh on Monday with his counterpart from Bangladesh. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met in Riyadh on Monday with his counterpart from Bangladesh, Dr. Hasan Mahmud.

During the meeting, they held the second round of political consultations between the two countries. They discussed strengthening bilateral relations, especially in political affairs, and intensifying coordination on issues of mutual concern.

The political consultations were attended by Deputy Minister for Political Affairs Ambassador Dr. Saud Al-Sati, and Director General of the General Department of Asian Affairs Ambassador Mohammed Al-Matrafi.