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, Malaysian FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties 

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (EPA file)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (EPA file)
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Saudi, Malaysian FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties 

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

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held telephone talks on Tuesday with his Malaysian counterpart Mohamad Haji Hasan.

They discussed bilateral relations between their countries, the latest developments, and issues of common interest.


Saudi Crown Prince Receives Letter from President of Tanzania

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince Receives Letter from President of Tanzania

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received on Tuesday a letter from Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan on bilateral relations between their countries.

The message was received by Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji during a meeting in Riyadh with Tanzanian Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation Mahmoud Thabit Kombo.

During the meeting, the diplomats reviewed relations between their countries and ways to strengthen and develop them in all fields.


Saudi Arabia Condemns Israel’s Approval of New West Bank Settlements 

A general view of the Israeli Amihai settlement in the north of the occupied West Bank on December 14, 2025. (AFP)
A general view of the Israeli Amihai settlement in the north of the occupied West Bank on December 14, 2025. (AFP)
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Israel’s Approval of New West Bank Settlements 

A general view of the Israeli Amihai settlement in the north of the occupied West Bank on December 14, 2025. (AFP)
A general view of the Israeli Amihai settlement in the north of the occupied West Bank on December 14, 2025. (AFP)

Saudi Arabia condemned on Tuesday Israel’s approval of the construction of 19 settlements in the occupied West Bank in violation of relevant UN resolutions.

A Foreign Ministry statement reiterated the Kingdom’s call on the international community to assume its responsibility to end these violations.

It renewed its unwavering support for the Palestinian people and its continued efforts to establish an independent Palestinian state according to the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in line with the Arab Peace Initiative and international resolutions.