OIC Secretary-General Welcomes France's Intention to Recognize State of Palestine

OIC Secretary-General Welcomes France's Intention to Recognize State of Palestine
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OIC Secretary-General Welcomes France's Intention to Recognize State of Palestine

OIC Secretary-General Welcomes France's Intention to Recognize State of Palestine

Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron’s announcement of France’s intention to recognize the State of Palestine, SPA reported.

Taha described this prospective move as an important development consistent with the principles of international law and an extension of France's long-standing support for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including their right to self-determination and the establishment of their independent state on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Taha further stressed that France's announcement would significantly contribute to strengthening the political and legal status of the State of Palestine on the international stage.

He called on all states that have not yet recognized Palestine to follow suit and to support its attainment of full membership in the United Nations.



GCC Chief Welcomes Syrian Government's Agreement with SDF

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. GCC
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. GCC
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GCC Chief Welcomes Syrian Government's Agreement with SDF

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. GCC
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. GCC

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi welcomed the new agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.

Albudaiwi welcomed the announcement by Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa regarding a new agreement with the SDF and the provisions it includes that contribute to strengthening and maintaining security and stability in Syria.

He emphasized that the final communiqué issued by the 46th session of the Supreme Council of the leaders of the GCC states stresses the importance of respecting the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Syria, noting that Syria’s security and stability are a fundamental pillar of regional security and stability.


Saudi FM Holds Phone Calls with US Envoy for Syria, Omani Counterpart, US Secretary of State

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah.
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah.
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Saudi FM Holds Phone Calls with US Envoy for Syria, Omani Counterpart, US Secretary of State

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah.
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah.

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held a phone call on Monday with US Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack, the Saudi Press Agency reported. 

During the call, they discussed the latest developments in Syria. 

The Saudi minister also spoke by telephone with his Omani counterpart, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi. They exchanged views on the latest regional developments and the efforts being made in this regard. 

Earlier on Monday, the Saudi minister held a phone call with United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio. They discussed the latest regional developments.


Saudi Arabia, Algeria Discuss Security Cooperation

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz meet in Algiers on Monday. (SPA)
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz meet in Algiers on Monday. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia, Algeria Discuss Security Cooperation

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz meet in Algiers on Monday. (SPA)
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz meet in Algiers on Monday. (SPA)

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune received in Algiers on Monday Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz.

Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud conveyed the greetings 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, and their wishes for continued progress and prosperity for the Algerian government and people.

The discussions covered bilateral relations between their countries and areas of ongoing security cooperation.