Bahrain’s Crown Prince, Saudi FM Meet on Sidelines of 20th IISS Manama Dialogue 2024

Bahrain Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa met with Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in Manama. Photo: BNA
Bahrain Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa met with Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in Manama. Photo: BNA
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Bahrain’s Crown Prince, Saudi FM Meet on Sidelines of 20th IISS Manama Dialogue 2024

Bahrain Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa met with Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in Manama. Photo: BNA
Bahrain Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa met with Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in Manama. Photo: BNA

Bahrain Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa has met with Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah on the sidelines of the 20th IISS Manama Dialogue 2024.

They reviewed on Friday relations and ways to further consolidate cooperation and coordination at all levels. They discussed the latest regional developments and the efforts undertaken to address them.

The Bahraini Crown Prince noted the role played by Saudi Arabia, under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, in enhancing regional security, peace, and development, and serving Arab and Islamic causes.

He also emphasised the Kingdoms’ commitment to furthering bilateral collaboration across various sectors to achieve shared aspirations.

Prince Faisal attended the opening session of the 20th IISS Manama Dialogue in the Bahraini capital.
The Manama Dialogue, taking place December 6 to 8, addresses the Middle East's most pressing challenges in foreign policy, defense, and security. It also highlights regional and international developments and efforts to establish the foundations of international peace and security.



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.