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.



GCC Secretary-General Congratulates Aoun on Winning Lebanese Presidential Election

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi
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GCC Secretary-General Congratulates Aoun on Winning Lebanese Presidential Election

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi extended his congratulations to Joseph Aoun on his election as Lebanon's president.
Albudaiwi extended his heartfelt wishes for Aoun’s success in meeting the aspirations of the Lebanese people, particularly in achieving stability, prosperity, and development. He also emphasized the GCC's commitment to further strengthening the longstanding and historic relations between the Council and Lebanon.
Albudaiwi reaffirmed the GCC's unwavering stance, as outlined in the final statement of the 46th Extraordinary Meeting of the GCC Ministerial Council, in support of the Lebanese people.
He emphasized the Council's continued commitment to Lebanon’s sovereignty, security, and stability, along with its steadfast support for the Lebanese Armed Forces in safeguarding the country’s borders.

Albudaiwi also highlighted the critical importance of fully implementing United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701, which aims to restore lasting security and stability in Lebanon and ensure respect for its territorial integrity.
He reiterated the importance of the Lebanese government exercising full control over all Lebanese territories, in line with the relevant Security Council resolutions and the provisions of the Taif Agreement.