King Salman Asserts Saudi Support for Trump’s Firm Iran Policy

Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs a cabinet's session in Riyadh on October 17, 2017. (SPA)
Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs a cabinet's session in Riyadh on October 17, 2017. (SPA)
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King Salman Asserts Saudi Support for Trump’s Firm Iran Policy

Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs a cabinet's session in Riyadh on October 17, 2017. (SPA)
Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs a cabinet's session in Riyadh on October 17, 2017. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia said it supports and welcomes the recently announced United States strategy towards Iran, its hostile behavior, and funding of international and regional terror, said Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz when chairing a cabinet session on Tuesday.

He also confirmed Saudi Arabia’s continued commitment to collaborating with US partners in an effort to achieve objectives announced by US President Donald Trump.

At the outset of the cabinet session, King Salman briefed ministers on the telephone call he had with Trump during which the monarch emphasized Riyadh’s support of his firm strategy towards Iran, its aggressive activities and support for terrorism in the region and worldwide.

He also stressed the Kingdom's full commitment to continue working with its partners in the US to achieve the desired goals announced by Trump.

The King also briefed the cabinet on the results of his meeting with Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, during which they reviewed bilateral relations and discussed overall regional events.

The cabinet was briefed on the telephone call with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, during which the Palestinian leader reviewed with King Salman the recently signed Hamas-Fatah reconciliation agreement.

King Salman gave great emphasis to “unity” in paving the way ahead for the Palestinian Authority to further serve its citizens. He said that the Kingdom is looking forward to this important reconciliation, which realizes the hopes and aspirations of all Palestinians.

The King briefed the cabinet on a telephone call with Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi during which he stressed Riyadh’s support for Iraq's unity, security and stability. He underlined the adherence of all parties to the Iraqi constitution for the interest of Iraq and its people.

The Cabinet also reviewed a number of regional and international developments, including outcomes of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) annual and the World Bank (WB) meetings in Washington.

Meetings focused on the development of the Kingdom's economy and its efforts in implementing its transformation Vision 2030, affiliated operational programs and initiatives.



Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Receives Written Message from Venezuelan President

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Receives Written Message from Venezuelan President

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has received a written message from Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to support and strengthen them in various fields.

The message was received by Saudi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Multilateral International Affairs and General Supervisor of the Public Diplomacy Agency Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Rassi during a meeting on Thursday with Venezuelan Ambassador to Saudi Arabia David Velasquez Caraballo.

During the talks, they reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to develop and strengthen them in various fields, in addition to discussing topics of mutual interest.