Saudi, German FMs Discuss Efforts to End War in Gaza

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan during his meeting with the German FM. (Saudi foreign ministry)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan during his meeting with the German FM. (Saudi foreign ministry)
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Saudi, German FMs Discuss Efforts to End War in Gaza

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan during his meeting with the German FM. (Saudi foreign ministry)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan during his meeting with the German FM. (Saudi foreign ministry)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan met in Riyadh on Thursday with his German counterpart, Annalena Baerbock, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The ministers discussed ways to promote bilateral relations between the two countries, and bolster joint cooperation on matters of mutual concern.
Exchanging views on the ongoing developments at the international and regional levels, mainly in the Gaza Strip, and the related efforts, were also discussed during the meeting.
Saudi Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany Prince Abdullah bin Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Minister for Political Affairs Ambassador Dr. Saud Al-Sati, and Director of the Western Europe Department Khalid Al-Subaie attended the meeting.



King of Bahrain Issues Royal Decree Pardoning 457 Prisoners

File photo: Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa attends a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister in the capital Manama, on May 31, 2022. (Russian Foreign Ministry/AFP)
File photo: Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa attends a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister in the capital Manama, on May 31, 2022. (Russian Foreign Ministry/AFP)
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King of Bahrain Issues Royal Decree Pardoning 457 Prisoners

File photo: Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa attends a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister in the capital Manama, on May 31, 2022. (Russian Foreign Ministry/AFP)
File photo: Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa attends a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister in the capital Manama, on May 31, 2022. (Russian Foreign Ministry/AFP)

Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa pardoned 457 prisoners Wednesday night to mark his 25th anniversary as the nation's ruler.
Bahrain news agency said: “The royal pardon reflects HM the King’s dedication to fostering social cohesion and upholding the principles of justice and the rule of law. It also aims to balance legal accountability with the humanitarian and social circumstances of the inmates, providing them with an opportunity to reintegrate into society. This approach aligns with Bahrain’s commitment to human rights and its prominent standing within the region.”
In April, King Hamad pardoned 1,584 prisoners, including prisoners convicted of triggering chaos.