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Kuwait Chief of Staff Survives Helicopter Crash in Bangladesh

The helicopter that was transporting the Kuwaiti Chief of Staff after it crashed in Bangladesh. (Kuwait Ministry of Defense)
The helicopter that was transporting the Kuwaiti Chief of Staff after it crashed in Bangladesh. (Kuwait Ministry of Defense)
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Kuwait Chief of Staff Survives Helicopter Crash in Bangladesh

The helicopter that was transporting the Kuwaiti Chief of Staff after it crashed in Bangladesh. (Kuwait Ministry of Defense)
The helicopter that was transporting the Kuwaiti Chief of Staff after it crashed in Bangladesh. (Kuwait Ministry of Defense)

The Kuwait Ministry of Defense confirmed on Wednesday that its chief of staff and his delegation were safe after their helicopter crashed during an official visit to Bangladesh, reported the Kuwait news agency (KUNA).

Only one person on board suffered minor injuries.

KUNA said that the helicopter transporting Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Mohammed al-Khadher came down Wednesday in trees because of thick fog.

A photo published on the agency's website shows the helicopter tilted forward on the ground with its tail snapped off.

The accident happened in northeastern Bangladesh.

The Defense Ministry said that Khadher contacted First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Nasser Sabah al-Ahmed al-Sabah and Deputy Chief of Staff Abdullah Nawwaf al-Sabah to inform them of his and the delegation’s safety.

The officials had arrived in Bangladesh on Monday.

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Saudi-Turkish Talks Focus on Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation

The Saudi deputy foreign minister and his Turkish counterpart meeting in Ankara on Wednesday (SPA)
The Saudi deputy foreign minister and his Turkish counterpart meeting in Ankara on Wednesday (SPA)
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Saudi-Turkish Talks Focus on Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation

The Saudi deputy foreign minister and his Turkish counterpart meeting in Ankara on Wednesday (SPA)
The Saudi deputy foreign minister and his Turkish counterpart meeting in Ankara on Wednesday (SPA)

Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji visited Ankara on Wednesday and met with Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, and his counterparts Burhanettin Duran and Nuh Yilmaz.

Al-Khuraiji addressed relations between Saudi Arabia and Türkiye during his meetings, attended by the Saudi Ambassador to Türkiye, Fahd bin Asaad Abu Al-Nasr.

The Saudi deputy minister also held political consultations between the Saudi and Turkish foreign ministries in Ankara with Yilmaz.

During the meetings, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye discussed strengthening their bilateral relations and advancing cooperation. The officials also addressed issues of mutual interest and the latest regional developments.

In mid-July, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye reaffirmed their commitment to bolstering ties across various sectors, including the activation of a joint coordination council.

The announcement followed a meeting in Istanbul between Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

On his part, Fidan participated in an expanded international meeting on Syria hosted by Saudi Arabia on Sunday.

The gathering, chaired by Prince Faisal bin Farhan, underscored Riyadh’s pivotal role in the region and its steadfast support for ensuring Syria’s security, stability, and territorial integrity, free from foreign interference.