Saudi Govt Discusses Regional Developments and Their Impact

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chair the cabinet meeting held via videoconference. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chair the cabinet meeting held via videoconference. (SPA)
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Saudi Govt Discusses Regional Developments and Their Impact

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chair the cabinet meeting held via videoconference. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chair the cabinet meeting held via videoconference. (SPA)

The Saudi government discussed on Tuesday the current regional developments and their impact on regional and international security and stability.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the cabinet meeting that was held via videoconference.

The cabinet stressed that the Kingdom will take “all necessary measures to ensure its security and protect its citizens and residents.”

The cabinet was briefed on the contacts and consultations held in recent days over the regional developments and their serious implications. It expressed its gratitude to the positions of the leaders of “brotherly and friendly countries condemning the reprehensible Iranian attacks that hit Saudi Arabia, the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and Jordan.”

The cabinet reiterated Saudi Arabia’s full solidarity with the brotherly countries who were attacked by Iran, stressing the Kingdom’s readiness “to mobilize all capabilities to support these countries in any measures they take in response to these attacks that undermine regional security and stability.”

It reviewed the hospitality and facilities being provided to citizens of GCC countries stranded at the Kingdom’s airports to ensure their comfort in their second home until conditions allow their safe return to their countries.

It hoped that the results of the recent emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation would boost mechanisms for coordination among member states and support efforts backing the rights of the brotherly Palestinian people and their just cause.

The cabinet highlighted new Saudi economic support to Yemen’s budget, saying it was a continuation of the Kingdom’s backing for the Yemeni people, reinforcing the foundations of stability and development and reflecting the depth of the historic fraternal ties between the two countries.

The cabinet praised the significant progress achieved under the ambitious plan to increase gas production, marked by the start of output from the first phase of the Jafurah Gas Field and the launch of operations at the Tanajib Gas Plant, in addition to the continued development of several other gas projects that will contribute to achieving the Kingdom’s economic growth targets.



EU–GCC Ministerial Meeting Convenes Today to Discuss Iranian Crisis

Life returns to normal in Kuwait after Iranian missiles and drones were intercepted (AFP). 
Life returns to normal in Kuwait after Iranian missiles and drones were intercepted (AFP). 
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EU–GCC Ministerial Meeting Convenes Today to Discuss Iranian Crisis

Life returns to normal in Kuwait after Iranian missiles and drones were intercepted (AFP). 
Life returns to normal in Kuwait after Iranian missiles and drones were intercepted (AFP). 

A European political official revealed that the foreign ministers of the European Union and their counterparts from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are scheduled to hold video talks Thursday to discuss the war in the region. The meeting was called by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.

The EU Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Oman, Christophe Farnaud, told Asharq Al-Awsat that the meeting comes at a critical moment for both sides and will provide an opportunity to express solidarity, exchange views and positions, and explore frameworks for joint cooperation.

He added that Iran’s attacks and its violation of the sovereignty of the EU’s partners in the region cannot be justified, stressing the EU’s solidarity with all its Gulf partners.

The European diplomat said the EU’s close engagement with Gulf countries reflects its support for efforts to de-escalate tensions and encourage constructive dialogue.

He continued that both sides must also look ahead, emphasizing that the European Union is committed to strengthening and deepening its strategic partnership with GCC partners, advancing cooperation across all fields, and reinforcing their shared commitment to peace, security, and prosperity.

The virtual meeting, called by Kaja Kallas, comes amid escalating violence in the region following the US-Israeli attack on Iran.

EU foreign ministers had already held an emergency online meeting on Sunday, during which they reviewed the US and Israeli attacks on Iran and the repercussions of the reported assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader.

They are also seeking to define a unified European position toward the ongoing crisis, while discussing the situation of energy markets, regional stability, and the status of EU citizens in the region.

 

 

 

 


Saudi Foreign Minister, Rubio Discuss Iranian Attacks

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 Foreign Minister, Rubio Discuss Iranian Attacks

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 received a phone call from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during which they discussed Iran’s ongoing attacks against Saudi Arabia and other countries in the region.

The United States expressed its appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s efforts to protect diplomatic missions and assist in the evacuation of foreign nationals.


Saudi Arabia Intercepts and Destroys More Drones

The Saudi Defense Ministry logo
The Saudi Defense Ministry logo
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Saudi Arabia Intercepts and Destroys More Drones

The Saudi Defense Ministry logo
The Saudi Defense Ministry logo

The Saudi Defense Ministry said Thursday it has destroyed a drone in the Kingdom’s al-Jouf Province.

A drone was intercepted and destroyed east of al-Jouf region, Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense Major General Turki Al-Maliki stated.

Al-Maliki also said that three drones were intercepted and destroyed east of al-Kharj Province.