Saudi Crown Prince Arrives in Washington on Official Visit

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is received at the airport upon his arrival in the United States. (SPA)
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is received at the airport upon his arrival in the United States. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince Arrives in Washington on Official Visit

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is received at the airport upon his arrival in the United States. (SPA)
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is received at the airport upon his arrival in the United States. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, arrived in Washington on Tuesday on an official visit to the United States, at the directives of King Salman bin Abdulaziz.

He was received at the airport by Saudi Ambassador to the US Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and Chief of Protocol in the State Department Ambassador Sean Lawler.

He was welcomed at the airport by a number of princes, as well as ministers and ambassadors from Arab and Muslim countries.

Upon Prince Mohammed’s arrival, Prince Khalid tweeted: “On behalf of the Saudi Embassy in the US, we are delighted to welcome HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the United States.”

“HRH’s official visit represents a continuation of the strategic cooperation and friendship between our two countries.”

The delegation traveling with the Crown Prince includes Minister of State Dr. Musaed al-Abyan, Minister of Trade and Investment Dr. Majed al-Qasvi, Minister of State Mohammed al-Sheikh, Minister of Foreign Affairs Adel al-Jubeir, Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources Khalid al-Falih, Minister of Finance Mohammed al-Jadaan, Minister of Culture and Information Awad al-Awad and head of general intelligence Khalid al-Hmeidan.



Saudi-Palestinian Discussions Focus on Gaza, the West Bank

The Saudi Foreign Minister met on Wednesday in Riyadh with Vice President of the State of Palestine and Vice Chairman of the PLO's Executive Committee. SPA
The Saudi Foreign Minister met on Wednesday in Riyadh with Vice President of the State of Palestine and Vice Chairman of the PLO's Executive Committee. SPA
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Saudi-Palestinian Discussions Focus on Gaza, the West Bank

The Saudi Foreign Minister met on Wednesday in Riyadh with Vice President of the State of Palestine and Vice Chairman of the PLO's Executive Committee. SPA
The Saudi Foreign Minister met on Wednesday in Riyadh with Vice President of the State of Palestine and Vice Chairman of the PLO's Executive Committee. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Wednesday in Riyadh with Vice President of the State of Palestine and Vice Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Hussein Al Sheikh.

During the meeting, they discussed developments in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including the dire humanitarian conditions facing Gaza residents, ongoing Israeli violations of the ceasefire, and Israeli escalation in the West Bank. They stressed the importance of the unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid.

The two sides also underlined the need for the release of Palestinian Authority funds, the protection of the Palestinian banking system, and commitment to implementing the comprehensive peace plan put forward by US President Donald Trump.

The meeting highlighted Saudi Arabia’s support for the reform program launched by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and praised the efforts of the US president.

The two sides affirmed the importance of connecting Gaza to the West Bank and continuing efforts, in coordination with brotherly countries and international partners, to ensure the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including the realization of an independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital.

The meeting was attended by Advisor to the Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Prince Musab bin Mohammed Al Farhan and Minister Plenipotentiary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Manal Radwan.


Saudi Arabia Stresses Support for Somalia’s Sovereignty

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. SPA
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. SPA
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Saudi Arabia Stresses Support for Somalia’s Sovereignty

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. SPA
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call on Wednesday from Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Abdisalam Abdi Ali.

Discussions stressed the importance of preserving the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of Somalia and addressed regional developments and other issues of mutual concern.


Saudi Crown Prince, Pakistan’s PM Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
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Saudi Crown Prince, Pakistan’s PM Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a phone call from Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.

During the call, both sides reviewed bilateral relations and explored ways to expand cooperation, in addition to discussing developments in the region and the world, SPA said.