Saudi King Receives Written Message from Venezuela’s President

The Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs meets with with Venezuela’s Ambassador. SPA
The Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs meets with with Venezuela’s Ambassador. SPA
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Saudi King Receives Written Message from Venezuela’s President

The Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs meets with with Venezuela’s Ambassador. SPA
The Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs meets with with Venezuela’s Ambassador. SPA

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has received a written message from Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro concerning relations between the two countries.

Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs and General Supervisor of the Public Diplomacy Deputyship Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Rassi received the message on behalf of Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah during a meeting held on Thursday in Riyadh with Venezuela’s Ambassador to the Kingdom, David Velasquez Caraballo.

The two officials reviewed ties between the two countries, ways to enhance and develop them in all fields, and topics of common interest.



UAE Extradites Italian Businessman Convicted of Financial Crimes

UAE Extradites Italian Businessman Convicted of Financial Crimes
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UAE Extradites Italian Businessman Convicted of Financial Crimes

UAE Extradites Italian Businessman Convicted of Financial Crimes

The United Arab Emirates and the Italian Republic have confirmed the extradition to Italy, following an official request, of Danilo Coppola, an Italian national convicted of financial crimes, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) said on Thursday.
Abdullah bin Sultan Al Nuaimi, UAE Minister of Justice, and Carlo Nordio, Italian Minister of Justice, affirmed in a phone call the decision was in accordance with the bilateral extradition treaty between the UAE and Italy, WAM added.
The Ministers emphasized that the successful extradition of Coppola underscores the unwavering commitment of both countries to upholding the rule of law and fostering international cooperation.
This outcome is a reflection of the strong relationship between the UAE and Italy, and demonstrates the shared determination to ensure that justice is served. Such procedures confirm the continued collaboration between the UAE and Italy in the pursuit of international justice, noted the agency.
The Ministers added, “These agreements firmly illustrate our keenness to enhance cooperation on legal and judicial matters according to best international practices, aiming to reinforce efforts that combat serious and organized crime.”
“This positive development in our judicial cooperation underlines our shared commitment to ensuring that there is no impunity for those who commit crimes and attempt to evade justice by seeking refuge overseas,” the Ministers stated.
Furthermore, the two sides stressed commitment to providing regular updates on priority requests and maintaining channels of communication between central authorities, reflecting a steadfast dedication to achieving fruitful judicial cooperation and bolstering bilateral relations between the UAE and Italy.