Important Message on Regional Developments from Emir of Kuwait to MPs

Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah waves for people. KUNA
Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah waves for people. KUNA
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Important Message on Regional Developments from Emir of Kuwait to MPs

Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah waves for people. KUNA
Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah waves for people. KUNA

National Assembly Speaker Marzouq al-Ghanim will meet with other Kuwaiti lawmakers on Tuesday to brief them on an “important message” from Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah regarding current regional developments.

“Regional developments are moving at a very fast pace,” Ghanim told reporters on Sunday.

“These exceptional dangerous circumstances should be handled in a wise and astute manner,” he said.

Ghanim called on lawmakers to “focus on priorities” as he alluded to “real dangers” on the regional scale.

These issues should be delivered to the Kuwaiti people in “complete transparency”, he added.

“The primary weapon to face these challenges is by fortifying our internal front with actions, not only words, by getting behind the political leadership in the form of the Emir,” he said.

The Emir of Kuwait has always warned against the risks faced by his country as a result of the volatile regional situation.

"We must not lose sight of the igniting situation around us and the dangers that threaten our path," Emir of Kuwait said in his address to the opening session of the second legislative term of the National Assembly on Oct. 24.

Notably, Kuwaiti sources have talked during the past few days about boosting security measures in Kuwait to face possible risks, represented in the entrance of ISIS militants to their territory, after the defeat of the organization in Iraq.

Security services put their bodies on standby, including the borders and airport centers, the security of vital installations, police and public security to take all measures to deal with potential risks.

Kuwait, which has already faced terrorist incidents linked to ISIS, is seeking to raise the state of alert throughout the country.

News says that Kuwaiti fears stem from information obtained by the security services that elements belonging to ISIS could flee through the Kuwait-Iraq border after the organization's defeat in its most important stronghold in Mosul on June 29.



Iran Signals Readiness to Expand Economic, Cultural Ties with Saudi Arabia

Saudi Crown Prince meets Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Jeddah on Tuesday — SPA
Saudi Crown Prince meets Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Jeddah on Tuesday — SPA
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Iran Signals Readiness to Expand Economic, Cultural Ties with Saudi Arabia

Saudi Crown Prince meets Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Jeddah on Tuesday — SPA
Saudi Crown Prince meets Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Jeddah on Tuesday — SPA

Iran’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Alireza Enayati, described Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s recent visit to Riyadh as a clear sign on Tehran’s willingness to deepen economic and cultural relations with the kingdom.

Speaking to Asharq Al-Awsat, Enayati said Tuesday’s visit focused on reviewing bilateral ties and cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Iran. He emphasized Tehran’s commitment to strengthening relations with Riyadh and neighboring countries based on good neighborliness and shared interests.

During the visit, Araghchi held a series of high-level meetings with key Saudi officials, including Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, and Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan.

Enayati said Iran is ready to broaden cooperation with Saudi Arabia across economic, trade, and cultural sectors. He highlighted that the Crown Prince expressed satisfaction with the growing understanding and collaboration between the two leading Muslim nations.

The ambassador, who attended the meetings, added that the Crown Prince reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s determination to continue advancing this path and develop relations in all fields.

Enayati also recalled Saudi Arabia’s condemnation of military aggression against Iran’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.

He said the Crown Prince stressed that regional security and stability depend on cooperation and understanding among countries in the region. This includes leveraging all capabilities to prevent escalation and insecurity and prioritizing diplomatic tools to resolve disputes, according to Iran’s envoy.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed hope that the recently agreed ceasefire will help foster security and stability across the region, Saudi state news agency SPA reported.

During a reception for Araghchi in Jeddah, the Crown Prince reaffirmed Riyadh’s support for resolving disputes through diplomatic dialogue, describing it as the best path to lasting peace.

Araghchi thanked Saudi Arabia for its condemnation of Israeli aggression and praised the Crown Prince’s efforts to bolster regional security and stability.

Enayati conveyed Araghchi’s praise for “fruitful” security and defense consultations between the two countries.

Enayati described a recent visit to Tehran by Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman as “highly significant and effective in advancing cooperation to strengthen regional security and stability.”

He added that Prince Khalid firmly condemned Israeli military aggression against Iran and extended condolences for the deaths of Iranian military and civilian figures in the attacks, according to the Iranian ambassador.

Prince Khalid took to X to outline the scope of his recent talks with Araghchi, emphasizing bilateral cooperation and regional security.

On his part, Enayati told Asharq Al-Awsat that Araghchi expressed gratitude to the Saudi government for its “valuable assistance” in facilitating the return of Iranian pilgrims amid disruptions caused by Israeli military aggression against Iran.

Enayati also relayed comments from Araghchi attributing recent Israeli attacks to what he described as the “impunity” enjoyed by the Israeli regime for its crimes against the Palestinian people and ongoing aggression toward other regional states.

The Iranian foreign minister strongly condemned the continued killing and displacement of Palestinians and the ongoing occupation.

He further denounced Israel’s repeated strikes against Lebanon and Syria, condemning the United Nations Security Council’s “silence and inaction,” which he described as a key factor in regional insecurity.