23rd Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Lebanon

The 23rd Saudi relief plane landed on Wednesday at Beirut’s Rafik Hariri International Airport. (SPA)
The 23rd Saudi relief plane landed on Wednesday at Beirut’s Rafik Hariri International Airport. (SPA)
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23rd Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Lebanon

The 23rd Saudi relief plane landed on Wednesday at Beirut’s Rafik Hariri International Airport. (SPA)
The 23rd Saudi relief plane landed on Wednesday at Beirut’s Rafik Hariri International Airport. (SPA)

The 23rd Saudi relief plane, operated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), landed on Wednesday at Beirut’s Rafik Hariri International Airport.
The flight delivered critical aid, including food, shelter materials, and medical supplies, to support those in need, the Saudi Press Agency said.
The assistance is in keeping with Saudi Arabia's historic role in supporting the brotherly Lebanese people in times of crisis.



Saudi Arabia Says Now Is Time for Syria’s Stability and Revival

The Saudi and Syrian delegations are seen at the meeting in Riyadh on Thursday. (SPA)
The Saudi and Syrian delegations are seen at the meeting in Riyadh on Thursday. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Says Now Is Time for Syria’s Stability and Revival

The Saudi and Syrian delegations are seen at the meeting in Riyadh on Thursday. (SPA)
The Saudi and Syrian delegations are seen at the meeting in Riyadh on Thursday. (SPA)

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman said on Thursday that “it is about time for Syria to become stable,” underlining the need for its revival and for it to benefit from its own capabilities, most significantly its “brotherly people.”

He received in Riyadh a delegation from the new Syrian administration that included Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani and Defense Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra.

Talks focused on the developments in Syria and ways to support its political transition to meet the aspirations of the people and ensure the country’s security, stability and territorial integrity.

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman is seen at the meeting on Thursday. (SPA)

In a post on the X platform, Prince Khalid said he held a “productive” meeting with the Syrian delegation.

“Our brothers and sisters in Syria have suffered from wars, destruction and challenging living conditions,” he added.

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah also held a separate meeting with Shibani.

Syrian Defense Minister Asaad al-Shibani during the meeting with Prince Khalid. (SPA)

Shibani had arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday on his first foreign visit since assuming his post.

His accompanying delegation also included chief of intelligence Anas Khattab.

In a post on X, Shibani hoped the visit would “open a new chapter in ties” between Syria and the Kingdom.