Saudi Minister of Defense Meets with French Armed Forces Minister

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz meets with French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu in Riyadh on Sunday. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz meets with French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu in Riyadh on Sunday. (SPA)
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Saudi Minister of Defense Meets with French Armed Forces Minister

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz meets with French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu in Riyadh on Sunday. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz meets with French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu in Riyadh on Sunday. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz held talks in Riyadh on Sunday with French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu.

They discussed Saudi-French relations and explored ways to strengthen their defense cooperation.

They also tackled regional developments, efforts to promote peace in the region and the world, and issues of mutual interest.

Several high-ranking officials from both sides attended the meeting.

Earlier, Prince Khalid received China’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Chang Hua for talks on bilateral ties between their countries and several issues of mutual interest.



Saudi King Approves Hosting 1,000 Umrah Performers from 66 Countries in Guests Program

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
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Saudi King Approves Hosting 1,000 Umrah Performers from 66 Countries in Guests Program

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has approved the hosting of 1,000 individuals from 66 nations to perform Umrah during this year, 1446 AH, as part of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Guests Program for Hajj, Umrah and Visitation.

The guests will be received over four groups as part of this program, which is executed and supervised by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance.

Marking this occasion, the Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance and General Supervisor of the program, Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al Alsheikh, expressed profound gratitude and appreciation towards King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud for empowering Muslims from diverse nations worldwide to perform Islamic rituals comfortably and peacefully, covering the expenses personally.
He highlighted that throughout its ongoing journey, the program has extended its reach across various continents, benefiting over 140 countries since its inception. The program's guests enjoy an array of services through a comprehensive system, ensuring a seamless experience from departure to their safe return.