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Saudi Defense Minister Meets with Emir of Qatar in Doha

Saudi Arabia's defense minister meets with Emir of Qatar in Doha. (SPA)
Saudi Arabia's defense minister meets with Emir of Qatar in Doha. (SPA)
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Saudi Defense Minister Meets with Emir of Qatar in Doha

Saudi Arabia's defense minister meets with Emir of Qatar in Doha. (SPA)
Saudi Arabia's defense minister meets with Emir of Qatar in Doha. (SPA)

Upon directives of the Saudi leadership, Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz held a meeting on Monday with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Saudi Press Agency said.
The minister conveyed the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and of Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, wishing the Qatari Emir, government, and people continued progress and prosperity.
The Qatari Emir sent his greetings and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince.
Discussions focused on the strong fraternal ties between the two countries and explored avenues to bolster security and stability in the region.
Present at the meeting were prominent officials from both sides. The Saudi delegation included Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Saleh Al-Jasser, and Director-General of the Office of the Minister of Defense Hisham bin Abdulaziz bin Saif.
The Qatari delegation included Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Khalid Al Attiyah, Chief of the Emiri Diwan Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, and Minister of Transport Jassim bin Saif bin Ahmed Al Sulaiti.

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Albudaiwi: Israel’s Occupation of Palestine, Gaza Violations Root Cause of Regional Escalation

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi
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Albudaiwi: Israel’s Occupation of Palestine, Gaza Violations Root Cause of Regional Escalation

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi stressed that the Israeli occupation of Palestine and the ongoing violations in Gaza are the root causes of the escalating crises in the region.

Albudaiwi made the remarks at the "Alpbach Forum 2024" event, which is organized by Austria's Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs as part of the United Nations-Austria initiative on "Multilateral Partnerships: Strengthening Cooperation.”

The event is taking place from August 24 to 26 in the city of Alpbach, Austria.

In his remarks, Albudaiwi called on the international community, including all states and organizations, to take a serious stand to confront the Israeli occupation and hold it accountable for its ongoing violations. He also called for supporting the right of the Palestinian people to establish an independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital within the 1967 borders.

Albudaiwi reiterated the call of the GCC to convene an international conference with the participation of all concerned parties to discuss ways to end the Israeli occupation and establish the independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Moreover, he called for reforming and supporting the role of the United Nations and its agencies in maintaining international peace and security, ensuring that these entities are not marginalized in an era witnessing an unprecedented global instability. He affirmed that the GCC believes that collective support for the United Nations is essential to overcome these difficult times and adhere to the principles of global governance.

Albudaiwi warned of the new threats facing regional and international security, emphasizing that the use of armed proxies by states, the increased risk of the proliferation of nuclear weapons, and the developments of artificial intelligence in information warfare, are all factors that increase the intensity of tensions. He stressed the importance of diplomatic solutions to prevent conflicts.

Additionally, Albudaiwi underlined the GCC Vision for Regional Security, which was adopted in 2023, highlighting diplomacy and international cooperation as the cornerstone of the strategy to maintain regional and international stability and ensure sustainable peace and security.

Albudaiwi indicated that the GCC member states continue to support peaceful solutions to conflicts. He highlighted the council's recent initiatives aimed at enhancing the appropriate conditions for negotiations, boosting international law, and adhering to the principles of the United Nations Charter regarding sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The GCC secretary general added that the council will continue to provide humanitarian assistance in the affected areas, recognizing the severe impact of these conflicts on food security and the well-being of civilians.

He highlighted the GCC efforts and commitment to alleviate humanitarian suffering in Yemen, Sudan, and other crisis-hit areas.