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King Salman Returns to Jeddah from Morocco

Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz - SPA
Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz - SPA
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King Salman Returns to Jeddah from Morocco

Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz - SPA
Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz - SPA

Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz arrived in Jeddah on Wednesday evening, returning from the Moroccan city of Tangier.

King Salman returned to Jeddah after having enjoyed a private visit in Morocco.

Upon arrival at King Abdulaziz international airport, the monarch was greeted by Prince Khalid Al-Faisal bin Abdulaziz, Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Governor of Makkah Region; Prince Mishaal bin Majed bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Jeddah Province; Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense; Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Interior; and Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Makkah Region, reported the Saudi state news agency.
Ministers and senior civil and military officials were also at the reception.

The monarch was accompanied by Prince Khalid bin Fahd bin Khalid; Prince Talal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz; Prince Fahd bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed; Prince Turki bin Salman bin Abdulaziz; Prince Naif bin Salman bin Abdulaziz; and senior protocol officials.

The King left Tangier earlier today.

He was seen off at Ibn Batota airport by Moroccan Prime Minister Saad Al-Deen Al-Othmani; Governor of Tangier Tutwan Mohammed Yaaqoobi; Acting commander of the military Garrison of Tangier Mohammed Al-Murabet and a number of Moroccan officials.

King Salman was also seen off by Prince Mansour bin Saud bin Abdulaziz; Prince Sattam bin Saud bin Abdulaziz; Prince Dr. Hussam bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Al-Baha Region; Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz; Prince Ahmed bin Fahd bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of the Eastern Region; Prince Rakan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz; Prince Fahd bin Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz; Dr. Ibrahim Al-Assaf, Minister of State and Member of the Cabinet; Dr. Abdulaziz Khoja, Saudi ambassador to Morocco; Brig. Nabil Al-Ayed, military attaché and the Saudi embassy staff members.

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EU Gulf Envoy: Saudi Arabia Is a Crucial Global Player

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receiving European Council President Charles Michel on Tuesday (SPA)
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receiving European Council President Charles Michel on Tuesday (SPA)
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EU Gulf Envoy: Saudi Arabia Is a Crucial Global Player

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receiving European Council President Charles Michel on Tuesday (SPA)
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receiving European Council President Charles Michel on Tuesday (SPA)

Luigi Di Maio, the EU Special Representative for the Gulf region, told Asharq Al-Awsat that the recent visit by the President of the European Council to Saudi Arabia was to prepare for the upcoming EU-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit in Brussels on October 16.

This will be the first summit between the two regional organizations, with leaders from both sides attending, marking a significant step in their cooperation.

Di Maio stressed the importance of strong ties between leaders, noting that European Council President Charles Michel has been dedicated to strengthening these relations since his first visit to the Gulf two years ago, when he met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah.

He added that since 2022, EU-Gulf relations have improved, with a focus on cooperation in areas like climate change, trade, investment, digitization, and sustainable supply chains.

Di Maio emphasized the need for ongoing dialogue to build mutual understanding and deepen these relations.

He highlighted Saudi Arabia’s key role in global affairs, especially in seeking solutions for the Gaza conflict, reducing tensions in the Middle East, and pursuing a just peace in Ukraine.

He stressed that closer cooperation between the EU and Saudi Arabia is essential in tackling these issues.

Di Maio praised Thursday’s preparatory meeting in Riyadh between GCC Secretary-General Jasem Al-Budaiwi and Michel, calling it “timely and constructive” for the upcoming summit.

He emphasized both sides’ commitment to making the summit a success, noting that it will “send a strong signal about elevating EU-Gulf relations to a strategic level.”

Di Maio outlined the key topics for discussion at the summit in Brussels, including climate action, the green transition, digital advancements, trade, investments, and visa exemptions.

He added that the summit will also address major geopolitical challenges, particularly in the Middle East and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.