Saudi Cabinet Reiterates Kingdom’s Constant Rejection of Terrorism

Deputy Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Prince Mohammed bin Salman chairs a cabinet session in Jeddah. (SPA)
Deputy Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Prince Mohammed bin Salman chairs a cabinet session in Jeddah. (SPA)
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Saudi Cabinet Reiterates Kingdom’s Constant Rejection of Terrorism

Deputy Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Prince Mohammed bin Salman chairs a cabinet session in Jeddah. (SPA)
Deputy Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Prince Mohammed bin Salman chairs a cabinet session in Jeddah. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia stressed on Tuesday the importance of the international community exerting efforts to combat and defeat terrorism.

The kingdom reiterated its “constant” stance of rejecting terrorism “in all of its forms,” said the cabinet after a meeting chaired by Deputy Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Prince Mohammed bin Salman held at the Salam Palace in Jeddah.

The government therefore condemned the recent terror attacks in Nigeria, Spain, Finland and Russia.

The gatherers also addressed the talks Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz held with Yemeni President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi and Sheikh Abdullah bin Ali Al Thani.

The monarch underlined the depth of historic ties between the Saudi and Qatari people and expressed Riyadh’s keenness to ensure that all possible services are available for pilgrims during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage.

Prince Mohammed assured that all preparations have been complete to welcome the pilgrims in accordance with the directives of King Salman.

He also discussed with the cabinet the meetings he held with Sheikh Abdullah bin Ali Al Thani and members of the Yemen parliament. The gatherers also addressed the telephone call the Deputy Custodian held with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and his meetings with senior American administration officials.



Saudi FM, EU Foreign Policy Chief Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (Reuters file)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (Reuters file)
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Saudi FM, EU Foreign Policy Chief Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (Reuters file)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (Reuters file)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Monday a telephone call from EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.

He also held a separate call with his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani.

Talks focused on regional developments and the ongoing efforts to address key issues in the region.