Saudi Interior Minister, Qatari Deputy Prime Minister Co-chair 2nd Security, Military Committee Meeting

Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz is seen at the meeting. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz is seen at the meeting. (SPA)
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Saudi Interior Minister, Qatari Deputy Prime Minister Co-chair 2nd Security, Military Committee Meeting

Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz is seen at the meeting. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz is seen at the meeting. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz and Qatar's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani co-chaired on Wednesday the second 2024 meeting of the Security and Military Committee established by the Saudi-Qatari Coordination Council.

Prince Abdulaziz began the meeting, which was held virtually, by emphasizing that the session aims to enhance security cooperation upon the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

The Saudi delegation is seen the meeting. (SPA)

He highlighted the exceptional relations between Saudi Arabia and Qatar under the leadership of Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

Prince Abdulaziz congratulated Sheikh Saoud on his appointment as deputy prime minister and minister of state for defense affairs. He also congratulated the Qatari government and people on their National Day and wished the country continued security and stability.

Officials are seen at the meeting. (SPA)

He praised the efforts of the working teams from both sides in implementing the agreed-upon initiatives.

The meeting, which was attended by several Saudi officials, reviewed several topics on its agenda.



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.