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King Salman Holds Talks with Sheikh Abdullah bin Ali Al Thani

King Salman bin Abdulaziz holds talks in Tangiers with Qatari Sheikh Abdullah bin Ali bin Abdullah bin Jassem Al Thani. (SPA)
King Salman bin Abdulaziz holds talks in Tangiers with Qatari Sheikh Abdullah bin Ali bin Abdullah bin Jassem Al Thani. (SPA)
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King Salman Holds Talks with Sheikh Abdullah bin Ali Al Thani

King Salman bin Abdulaziz holds talks in Tangiers with Qatari Sheikh Abdullah bin Ali bin Abdullah bin Jassem Al Thani. (SPA)
King Salman bin Abdulaziz holds talks in Tangiers with Qatari Sheikh Abdullah bin Ali bin Abdullah bin Jassem Al Thani. (SPA)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz held talks on Thursday with Qatar’s Sheikh Abdullah bin Ali bin Abdullah bin Jassem Al Thani.

Receiving him at his Tangiers residence in Morocco, the Saudi monarch stressed the depth of fraternal and historic ties between the peoples of Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

He underlined the Kingdom’s “constant keenness and interest” in the well-being of Hajj pilgrims, saying that all possible means have been made available to them.

For his part, Sheikh Abdullah bin Ali Al Thani expressed his gratitude to King Salman for allowing Qatari Hajj pilgrims to enter Saudi Arabia through the Salwa border crossing.

He also thanked him for permitting all Qataris seeking to perform the Hajj to enter the Kingdom without electronic visas.

Furthermore, he praised King Salman’s order to transport all Qatari pilgrims from the King Fahd International Airport in al-Dammam and Ehsa International Airport to Jeddah, as well dispatching private Saudi Airlines jets to Doha International Airport to bring the pilgrims to Jeddah at his expense.

He said that this demonstrates the strength of the fraternal bonds that unite the Saudi and Qatari people and the Saudi leadership and the Qatari ruling family.

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Qatar Condemns Israeli Airstrikes on Lebanon, Offers Support

Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun (QNA).
Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun (QNA).
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Qatar Condemns Israeli Airstrikes on Lebanon, Offers Support

Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun (QNA).
Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun (QNA).

Qatar condemns the Israeli airstrikes targeting Lebanon, affirmed Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in a phone call with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, during which he expressed his rejection of any violation of Lebanon’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.

During the call, the emir and the Lebanese president reviewed developments in Lebanon, particularly in light of the current escalation and its impact on the country’s security and stability, as well as the wider region.

The Qatar News Agency said Sheikh Tamim “condemned the Israeli airstrikes targeting Lebanon, stressing his rejection of any violation of its sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.”

They also discussed regional and international efforts to contain the escalation. The emir reiterated Qatar’s firm support for Lebanon and its people, underscoring Doha’s readiness to provide assistance and contribute to efforts aimed at advancing de-escalation and stability.

Maritime Security

Separately, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran, stressing the need to build on it urgently to prevent a broader escalation in the region.

In a phone call on Thursday with Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel, the Qatari prime minister emphasized the importance of ensuring the security of maritime routes and safeguarding freedom of navigation and international trade in accordance with international law, in a way that supports regional stability and global supply chains.

The two sides also reviewed the latest regional developments following the ceasefire announcement between the United States and Iran, along with a number of issues of mutual interest.

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Saudi Foreign Minister, Pakistani Counterpart Discuss Efforts to Restore Regional Security and Stability

A file photo of Saudi Arabia's flag (SPA)
A file photo of Saudi Arabia's flag (SPA)
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Saudi Foreign Minister, Pakistani Counterpart Discuss Efforts to Restore Regional Security and Stability

A file photo of Saudi Arabia's flag (SPA)
A file photo of Saudi Arabia's flag (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call Thursday from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan Ishaq Dar.

During the call, the two ministers reviewed regional developments and efforts to restore security and stability in the region.

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GCC General Secretariat Welcomes Announcement of Ceasefire between US, Iran

GCC General Secretariat Welcomes Announcement of Ceasefire between US, Iran
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GCC General Secretariat Welcomes Announcement of Ceasefire between US, Iran

GCC General Secretariat Welcomes Announcement of Ceasefire between US, Iran

The General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has expressed its welcome for the announcement of a ceasefire between the US and Iran.

It praised the significant efforts exerted by Pakistan in this regard, as well as those of other regional and international parties calling for an end to the ongoing conflict, SPA reported.

The GCC general secretariat underlines the significance of concerted regional and international efforts to reach a permanent solution to end this crisis in order to ensure the security and stability in the region and the world.