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Palestinian President Arrives in Riyadh 

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is received by Saudi officials upon his arrival in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is received by Saudi officials upon his arrival in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
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Palestinian President Arrives in Riyadh 

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is received by Saudi officials upon his arrival in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is received by Saudi officials upon his arrival in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas arrived in Riyadh on Monday.

He was received by Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region Prince Mohamed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz and Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah upon his arrival at King Khalid International Airport.

Also welcoming him were Non-Resident Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the State of Palestine and Consul General in Jerusalem Nayef bin Bandar Al-Sudairi, Palestinian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Bassem Al-Agha, and Undersecretary of Royal Protocol Fahd Al-Saheel.

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Australian Deputy PM Stresses Importance of Partnership with Saudi Arabia

Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Richard Marles attends the annual Australia-UK Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN) meeting at Lancaster House in London, Britain, 16 December 2024. EPA
Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Richard Marles attends the annual Australia-UK Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN) meeting at Lancaster House in London, Britain, 16 December 2024. EPA
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Australian Deputy PM Stresses Importance of Partnership with Saudi Arabia

Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Richard Marles attends the annual Australia-UK Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN) meeting at Lancaster House in London, Britain, 16 December 2024. EPA
Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Richard Marles attends the annual Australia-UK Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN) meeting at Lancaster House in London, Britain, 16 December 2024. EPA

Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Richard Marles stressed the strong relations between Saudi Arabia and Australia, noting that the Kingdom stands as Australia's second-largest trading partner in the Middle East.

In a statement issued by his office, Marles indicated that his visit to the Kingdom and the UAE seeks to enhance collaborative efforts within the G20 and other multilateral institutions and aims to emphasize the unwavering commitment to a rules-based international order.

The statement further emphasized that the Kingdom is a crucial partner for Australia and that the visit presents an opportunity to broaden economic ties and explore avenues for deeper cooperation with regional leaders.

Marles said that this visit underscores Australia's commitment to fortifying economic and diplomatic ties with the Kingdom, recognizing its crucial role as a partner in addressing shared global challenges.

Marles met with Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz in Riyadh on Wednesday.