Syria, Kuwait Agree to Exchange Ambassadors, Form Business Council

Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah receives Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani on Monday. (Syrian Foreign Ministry)
Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah receives Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani on Monday. (Syrian Foreign Ministry)
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Syria, Kuwait Agree to Exchange Ambassadors, Form Business Council

Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah receives Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani on Monday. (Syrian Foreign Ministry)
Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah receives Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani on Monday. (Syrian Foreign Ministry)

Syria and Kuwait agreed on Monday to establish a high-level joint coordination committee and expand cooperation in diplomacy, trade and investment, reported Syria’s state news agency SANA.

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani was in Kuwait where he met his counterpart Sheikh Jarrah Jaber al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.

The ministers agreed to strengthen diplomatic coordination, work toward exchanging ambassadors, and boost economic and investment ties through the creation of a Syrian-Kuwaiti Business Council.

According to the ministry, the new committee will be co-chaired by the two foreign ministers and oversee joint committees aimed at advancing bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors.

They also discussed expanding cooperation between the two countries’ chambers of commerce and business councils.

Al-Shaibani underscored Syria’s support for Kuwait, respect for its sovereignty, and condemnation of any attacks targeting Kuwaiti territory or the territory of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states.

Al-Shaibani had arrived in Kuwait earlier on Monday.

He also met with Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah.

They discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

The meeting covered the latest regional developments and ongoing efforts to promote security and stability in the region.

Al-Shaibani had previously visited Kuwait on June 1, 2025, as part of an official visit by President Ahmed al-Sharaa.



Saudi Arabia, Greece Discuss Impact of Houthi Attacks

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz meets with his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias in Riyadh on Thursday. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz meets with his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias in Riyadh on Thursday. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia, Greece Discuss Impact of Houthi Attacks

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz meets with his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias in Riyadh on Thursday. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz meets with his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias in Riyadh on Thursday. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz held talks in Riyadh on Thursday with his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias.

They reviewed ways to strengthen the defense partnership between their countries in a manner that serves their mutual interests.

They also condemned the terrorist attacks carried out by the Houthi militia against the Kingdom, discussed their repercussions for security and stability, and exchanged views on regional developments.


UN Security Council Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia

A previous Security Council session on Yemen, attended by UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg. (Saudi Arabia's Mission to the United Nations)
A previous Security Council session on Yemen, attended by UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg. (Saudi Arabia's Mission to the United Nations)
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UN Security Council Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia

A previous Security Council session on Yemen, attended by UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg. (Saudi Arabia's Mission to the United Nations)
A previous Security Council session on Yemen, attended by UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg. (Saudi Arabia's Mission to the United Nations)

The UN Security Council strongly condemned on Thursday the ongoing and escalating Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, including those that hit civil aviation and energy infrastructure, resulting in civilian deaths and injuries.

This includes the "reckless strikes" targeting King Khalid International Airport on October 10 and 11, which caused fatalities and injuries, as well as multiple strikes targeting other airports and Saudi Aramco facilities, said a statement.

Security Council members expressed their solidarity with Saudi Arabia in facing attacks targeting civilians and civilian objects on its territory, underlining its inherent right to self-defense in line with international law.

The statement reiterated the members' strong condemnation of ongoing Houthi attacks and threats against commercial navigation in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb Strait, stressing the importance of maintaining the safety of commercial vessels and their crews.

Members emphasized the importance of full implementation of Resolution 2216 and subsequent resolutions, and called for practical cooperation, including with the government of Yemen, to prevent the Houthis from obtaining weapons, related materiel, technical assistance, training, funding, and other forms of assistance related to military activities required to launch further attacks.

The statement demanded that the Houthis immediately halt their military escalation and attacks targeting civilians and civilian objects, reiterating the Security Council's support for the Yemeni government and the strong commitment of its members to the unity, sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Yemen.

Members reiterated their support for UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg in his efforts aimed at reaching a comprehensive, Yemeni-led and Yemeni-owned political settlement.


Syrian Foreign Minister Arrives in Riyadh

Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji welcomes Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs Asaad Al-Shaibani upon his arrival in the Kingdom. (SPA)
Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji welcomes Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs Asaad Al-Shaibani upon his arrival in the Kingdom. (SPA)
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Syrian Foreign Minister Arrives in Riyadh

Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji welcomes Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs Asaad Al-Shaibani upon his arrival in the Kingdom. (SPA)
Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji welcomes Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs Asaad Al-Shaibani upon his arrival in the Kingdom. (SPA)

Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs Asaad Al-Shaibani arrived in Riyadh on Thursday on a visit to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments.

He was received upon arrival by Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji.