Saudi Crown Prince, Iran FM Discuss Regional Developments

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, receives Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Riyadh on Wednesday. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, receives Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Riyadh on Wednesday. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince, Iran FM Discuss Regional Developments

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, receives Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Riyadh on Wednesday. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, receives Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Riyadh on Wednesday. (SPA)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received in Riyadh on Wednesday Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.

The officials discussed bilateral relations between their countries and regional developments and efforts exerted towards them.

The meeting was attended by Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Minister of State and National Security Advisor Dr. Musaed bin Mohammed Al-Aiban.

Araqchi had earlier held talks with Prince Faisal. Discussions focused on relations and explored ways to strengthen them across various fields. They also reviewed regional developments.



Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Commitment to Gulf Security Integration

Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)
Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Commitment to Gulf Security Integration

Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)
Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)

Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening security coordination and cooperation among Gulf nations.
Speaking at the 41st GCC interior ministers’ meeting in Qatar on Wednesday, he emphasized the importance of protecting the region’s prosperity and ensuring a brighter future.
The meeting, chaired by Qatar’s Interior Minister Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad, focused on enhancing joint security efforts and addressing key issues on the agenda.
Prince Abdulaziz warned of rising security challenges, including cybercrime, drug trafficking, and cross-border organized crime, during the GCC interior ministers’ meeting in Qatar.
He noted that advanced technologies are making it easier for criminal networks to smuggle weapons and fuel terrorism and extremism, especially in unstable regions.
The minister called for stronger collaboration, better strategies, and capacity-building to tackle these threats.
He also said that the GCC interior ministers’ meeting strengthens joint security efforts to tackle new challenges, supporting regional stability and development.
In a post on X, Prince Abdulaziz affirmed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to boosting communication, coordination, and integration among Gulf nations, particularly in security, to protect progress and ensure a brighter future.