Saudi Govt Praises Riyadh’s Suggestion to Host Arab-Islamic Follow-up Summit in Riyadh

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Saudi Govt Praises Riyadh’s Suggestion to Host Arab-Islamic Follow-up Summit in Riyadh

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)

The Saudi government hailed on Tuesday the support and endorsement of the Kingdom's proposal to hold a joint Arab-Islamic follow-up summit in Riyadh.

It hoped that the summit will result in decisions that help stop Israeli assault and protect the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the cabinet session that was held in Riyadh.

The Crown Prince briefed the ministers on the message sent by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia.

He briefed them on the details of his meeting with King Abdullah II of Jordan earlier on Tuesday, which focused on expressing unwavering support for Palestine and Lebanon and continuing to provide humanitarian aid to alleviate the suffering of the people there.

Crown Prince Mohammed briefed the cabinet on his recent official visit to Egypt, including his discussions with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. The leaders discussed the strong bilateral relations and the shared commitment to boost cooperation between their countries.

The cabinet hoped the newly formed Saudi-Egyptian Supreme Coordination Council, led by the Crown Prince and Sisi, and the investment protection agreement reached by the two sides, will significantly strengthen relations and expand cooperation, to mutual benefit.

Furthermore, the cabinet reviewed the Crown Prince's participation in the European-Gulf Cooperation Council Summit in Brussels last week, highlighting the productive meetings and expanded cooperation opportunities.

It welcomed the Kingdom's hosting of the 2026 EU-GCC Summit, hoping it will further strengthen relations between the two sides, building on King Salman's vision of bolstering Gulf cooperation through strategic international partnerships.

The cabinet welcomed eleven countries’ joining of the Middle East Green Initiative, hoping more will follow to achieve the ambitious climate change goals of the initiative.

It emphasized that the Kingdom’s hosting of the 27th World Energy Congress in 2026 highlights the significant role it plays in the energy sector and reflects its leadership in advancing energy transitions and adopting pioneering initiatives to achieve a more prosperous and sustainable future for all.

The cabinet commended the decisions taken during the 35th session of the Council of Arab Ministers Responsible for the Environment, including boosting joint efforts, granting Riyadh the title of Arab Environment Capital for two years, and bestowing the Environmental Excellence Award on the public sector for the Saudi Green Initiative.

The cabinet stressed its support for the joint statement issued by the Aligned for Advancing Lifesaving and Peace in Sudan Group and reiterated the Kingdom's steadfast commitment to preserving the security, safety, and stability of Sudan.



Oman, Qatar, Bahrain Condemn Israel's Targeting of Iran

An anti-missile system operates after Iran launched drones and missiles towards Israel, as seen from Ashkelon, Israel April 14, 2024. REUTERS/Amir Cohen
An anti-missile system operates after Iran launched drones and missiles towards Israel, as seen from Ashkelon, Israel April 14, 2024. REUTERS/Amir Cohen
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Oman, Qatar, Bahrain Condemn Israel's Targeting of Iran

An anti-missile system operates after Iran launched drones and missiles towards Israel, as seen from Ashkelon, Israel April 14, 2024. REUTERS/Amir Cohen
An anti-missile system operates after Iran launched drones and missiles towards Israel, as seen from Ashkelon, Israel April 14, 2024. REUTERS/Amir Cohen

The Sultanate of Oman strongly condemned the Israeli airstrikes on Iranian territory on Saturday.
The Sultanate said these attacks are a flagrant violation of Iran's sovereignty and a clear breach of international law, and expressed concern that such escalatory actions fuel the cycle of violence and undermine efforts to de-escalate tensions through peaceful and diplomatic means. It called on the international community to take decisive action to halt the aggression and end these violations.
In a statement, the Omani Foreign Ministry urged that the cause of regional crises be addressed, by ending the illegal Israeli occupation of Palestinian and Arab territories, and its ongoing aggression in Gaza Strip.
The Sultanate also emphasized the need to abide by UN Security Council resolutions, grant the Palestinian people their right to self-determination, and establish an independent Palestinian state on the 1967 borders, within the framework of the two-state solution and in accordance with the Arab Peace Initiative, to ensure a just and lasting peace for all parties concerned.

Qatar also strongly condemned Israel's targeting of Iran, deeming it a flagrant violation of Iran's sovereignty and a clear breach of the principles of international law.
The Qatari Foreign Ministry issued a statement expressing deep concern over the serious repercussions that may result from this escalation, and called on all concerned parties to exercise restraint, resolve differences through dialogue and peaceful means, and avoid anything that would destabilize security and stability in the region.
The ministry renewed Qatar's call on the international community to intensify efforts aimed at calming and de-escalating the situation, and ending the suffering of the peoples of the region, especially in Gaza and Lebanon.

For its part, Bahrain's foreign ministry condemned military action against Iran, urging an immediate ceasefire to protect civilians and reduce regional tensions. 

The ministry urged all parties to exercise restraint and prioritize de-escalation to prevent the expansion of conflict and war. It also emphasized the need to revive peace negotiations to achieve regional security and stability, and ensure that all peoples in the region live in dignity, safety, peace, and prosperity.