Saudi Arabia Affirms Peace Requires Ceasefire, Establishing Palestinian State on 1967 Borders

Saudi Arabia's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Wasil. File Photo/Saudi Foreign Ministry
Saudi Arabia's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Wasil. File Photo/Saudi Foreign Ministry
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Saudi Arabia Affirms Peace Requires Ceasefire, Establishing Palestinian State on 1967 Borders

Saudi Arabia's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Wasil. File Photo/Saudi Foreign Ministry
Saudi Arabia's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Wasil. File Photo/Saudi Foreign Ministry

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia stressed the seriousness of the situation in the region, renewing its condemnation of Israeli attacks on Palestine and Lebanon.

This came in a speech by Permanent Representative of the Kingdom to the United Nations Dr. Abdulaziz Alwasil, in which he reiterated the Kingdom’s condemnation of Iranian attacks on civilian facilities and the resulting human and material damage, SPA reported.

The Kingdom affirmed its rejection of altering the historical and legal status quo of Jerusalem and its Islamic holy sites, and its condemnation of illegal settlement activities for violating international law and undermining the prospects for peace.

The Kingdom stressed that achieving peace requires a ceasefire, preventing displacement, withdrawal from Gaza, and the establishment of a Palestinian state on the 1967 borders.



OIC Condemns Events in Niger

OIC Condemns Events in Niger
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OIC Condemns Events in Niger

OIC Condemns Events in Niger

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned the unfortunate events in Niamey, the capital of the Republic of Niger, affirming its rejection of any actions that could undermine the country’s security and stability.

OIC Secretary-General Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed expressed concern over the events, reaffirming the organization’s efforts to strengthen Niger's security and stability.

The OIC reaffirmed its unwavering support for Niger, expressing its readiness to coordinate with regional and international partners to help de-escalate tensions and promote national reconciliation.


Saudi, Turkish Foreign Ministers Discuss Bilateral Ties, Regional Security

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan during talks with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan during talks with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan. (SPA)
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Saudi, Turkish Foreign Ministers Discuss Bilateral Ties, Regional Security

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan during talks with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan during talks with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan. (SPA)

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan on Monday discussed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen and develop them to serve their shared interests, as well as the latest regional developments.

The talks were held in Istanbul on the sidelines of a meeting of the Strategic Political and Defense Committee established under the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.

The two officials discussed bilateral relations between their countries and ways to promote them. They also discussed the latest regional developments and efforts to bolster security and stability in the region.


Saudi Defense Minister Arrives in Istanbul to Head Kingdom’s Delegation at 1st Meeting of Makkah Agreement Committee

Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Türkiye's Defense Minister Yasar Guler, Turkish Chief of General Staff General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu, Pakistan's Chief of Defense Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Saudi Arabia's Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, and Saudi Arabia's Chief of General Staff General Fayyadh bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili pose before the first committee meeting under the joint defense accord, the "Makkah Joint Defense Agreement", in Istanbul, Türkiye, August 31, 2026. (Reuters)r
Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Türkiye's Defense Minister Yasar Guler, Turkish Chief of General Staff General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu, Pakistan's Chief of Defense Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Saudi Arabia's Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, and Saudi Arabia's Chief of General Staff General Fayyadh bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili pose before the first committee meeting under the joint defense accord, the "Makkah Joint Defense Agreement", in Istanbul, Türkiye, August 31, 2026. (Reuters)r
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Saudi Defense Minister Arrives in Istanbul to Head Kingdom’s Delegation at 1st Meeting of Makkah Agreement Committee

Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Türkiye's Defense Minister Yasar Guler, Turkish Chief of General Staff General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu, Pakistan's Chief of Defense Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Saudi Arabia's Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, and Saudi Arabia's Chief of General Staff General Fayyadh bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili pose before the first committee meeting under the joint defense accord, the "Makkah Joint Defense Agreement", in Istanbul, Türkiye, August 31, 2026. (Reuters)r
Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Türkiye's Defense Minister Yasar Guler, Turkish Chief of General Staff General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu, Pakistan's Chief of Defense Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Saudi Arabia's Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, and Saudi Arabia's Chief of General Staff General Fayyadh bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili pose before the first committee meeting under the joint defense accord, the "Makkah Joint Defense Agreement", in Istanbul, Türkiye, August 31, 2026. (Reuters)r

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz arrived in the Turkish city of Istanbul to head the Kingdom’s delegation at the first meeting of the Strategic Political and Defense Committee, established under the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.

The ministers of defense and foreign affairs, commanders of the armed forces and senior Saudi, Turkish and Pakistani officials are taking part in the meeting to discuss international security and bolstering cooperation and defense integration between their countries.

The meeting is scheduled to discuss developing defense capabilities, boosting operational integration among the armed forces, and cooperating in defense industries, including joint production and research and development, and strengthening joint efforts to combat terrorism.

The meeting will discuss the establishment of a framework for the general secretariat and its associated mechanisms, as well as defining areas of joint work and preparing a roadmap for future steps within the framework of the agreement.

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan signed the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement in Makkah on August 7, in the presence of Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.