Ethiopian Prime Minister Arrives in Jeddah

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is welcomed in Jeddah. (SPA)
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is welcomed in Jeddah. (SPA)
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Ethiopian Prime Minister Arrives in Jeddah

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is welcomed in Jeddah. (SPA)
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is welcomed in Jeddah. (SPA)

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrived in the Saudi city of Jeddah on Saturday, reported the Saudi Press Agency.

He was received at the King Abdulaziz International Airport by Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Makkah Region, Minister of State for African Countries' Affairs Ahmed Qattan, the escort companying minister and other senior, civil and military, officials.

He was also received by the Saudi Ambassador to Ethiopia Abdullah Al-Arjani and Jeddah-based Representative of the Royal Protocol in the Makkah Region.



Saudi Arabia, Egypt Discuss Developments in Syria, Gaza

 The flag adopted by the new Syrian rulers is displayed, in the Bab Touma district of the Old City of Damascus, after the ousting of Syria's Bashar al-Assad, in Damascus, Syria, December 22, 2024. (Reuters)
The flag adopted by the new Syrian rulers is displayed, in the Bab Touma district of the Old City of Damascus, after the ousting of Syria's Bashar al-Assad, in Damascus, Syria, December 22, 2024. (Reuters)
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Saudi Arabia, Egypt Discuss Developments in Syria, Gaza

 The flag adopted by the new Syrian rulers is displayed, in the Bab Touma district of the Old City of Damascus, after the ousting of Syria's Bashar al-Assad, in Damascus, Syria, December 22, 2024. (Reuters)
The flag adopted by the new Syrian rulers is displayed, in the Bab Touma district of the Old City of Damascus, after the ousting of Syria's Bashar al-Assad, in Damascus, Syria, December 22, 2024. (Reuters)

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held telephone talks on Monday with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty.

Discussions focused on the latest developments in Syria.

A statement from the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said Abdelatty stressed “the importance of supporting the Syrian state during this critical moment in Syria’s history.”

He underscored the need to respect its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and to empower its national institutions.

He called for the adoption of a comprehensive political process, led by the Syrian people, so that stability can be restored throughout their country.

The FMs also discussed the latest developments in Gaza, with Abdellaty briefing Prince Faisal on Egypt’s “intense efforts with all concerned parties to reach an immediate and sustainable ceasefire and to ensure the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid.”