Saudi King, Crown Prince Congratulate US President on Independence Anniversary

US President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the White House at a celebration of Independence Day in Washington, US, July 4, 2021. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein Purchase Licensing Rights
US President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the White House at a celebration of Independence Day in Washington, US, July 4, 2021. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein Purchase Licensing Rights
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Saudi King, Crown Prince Congratulate US President on Independence Anniversary

US President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the White House at a celebration of Independence Day in Washington, US, July 4, 2021. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein Purchase Licensing Rights
US President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the White House at a celebration of Independence Day in Washington, US, July 4, 2021. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein Purchase Licensing Rights

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent separate cables of congratulations to US President Joe Biden on US Independence Anniversary.
The King expressed his sincere congratulations and best wishes of constant good health and happiness for the President and further progress and prosperity for the government and friendly people of the United States of America.
The King praised the relations between the two countries and the development they are witnessing in all fields.
The Crown Prince also wished the President permanent good health and happiness and the government and people of the United States of America steady progress and prosperity.



Saudi Arabia, Egypt Stress Need for Immediate Ceasefire in Lebanon, Gaza

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abduallah and his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty meet in Riyadh in August. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abduallah and his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty meet in Riyadh in August. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia, Egypt Stress Need for Immediate Ceasefire in Lebanon, Gaza

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abduallah and his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty meet in Riyadh in August. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abduallah and his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty meet in Riyadh in August. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia and Egypt stressed on Friday the need for an “immediate and permanent ceasefire in Lebanon and Gaza.”

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abduallah held telephone talks with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty to discuss the situation in Lebanon and the Israeli escalation in the region, given the ongoing coordination and cooperation between Riyadh and Cairo.

An Egyptian foreign ministry spokesman said the FMs condemned the Israeli assault on Lebanon that has left hundreds dead and wounded.

He stressed Saudi Arabia and Egypt’s “full solidarity with Lebanon and its brotherly people during this crisis.”

They underlined the importance of offering all forms of humanitarian assistance to the people and enabling the state and all of its institutions to perform their duties and impose its sovereignty throughout the country.

The FMs expressed their categorical rejection of any measures that may impact Lebanon’s sovereignty across its territories.

Moreover, they warned that the prolongation of the escalation may have consequences on the people of the region.

Prince Faisal and Abdelatty called for the full implementation of United Nations Security Council resolution 1701 by all concerned parties.

Furthermore, the FMs called on the international community, especially the Security Council, to assume its responsibilities in reaching an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Lebanon and Gaza.

Saudi Arabia and Egypt will continue to coordinate to address the dangers in the Arab region caused by the Israeli assault against the Lebanese and Palestinian people.