Crown Prince Chairs Political, Security Affairs Council Meeting

Crown Prince Chairs Political, Security Affairs Council Meeting
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Crown Prince Chairs Political, Security Affairs Council Meeting

Crown Prince Chairs Political, Security Affairs Council Meeting

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, chaired in Riyadh on Friday the meeting of the Council of Political and Security Affairs.

During the meeting, the Council was briefed on political and security affairs, in addition to a number of regional and international developments, and took the necessary recommendations.



Saudi Interior Minister Stresses Kingdom's Firm Support for Syria

02 July 2026, Syria, Damascus: A member of the Syrian security sits in a cafe after an explosion near the Palace of Justice. Photo: Mohammed Al Rifai/dpa
02 July 2026, Syria, Damascus: A member of the Syrian security sits in a cafe after an explosion near the Palace of Justice. Photo: Mohammed Al Rifai/dpa
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Saudi Interior Minister Stresses Kingdom's Firm Support for Syria

02 July 2026, Syria, Damascus: A member of the Syrian security sits in a cafe after an explosion near the Palace of Justice. Photo: Mohammed Al Rifai/dpa
02 July 2026, Syria, Damascus: A member of the Syrian security sits in a cafe after an explosion near the Palace of Justice. Photo: Mohammed Al Rifai/dpa

Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz held a phone call on Saturday with his Syrian counterpart, Anas Khattab, stressing steadfast support for Damascus.

During the call, the two sides reviewed relations between the two countries, discussed ways to enhance security cooperation and coordination between the two ministries, and addressed a number of issues of mutual interest, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

The call also covered recent security developments in Syria, foremost among them the recent terrorist bombing in Damascus, SPA said.

Prince Abdulaziz affirmed the Kingdom’s strong condemnation of the attack and its full solidarity with Syria in confronting all forms of violence, extremism, and terrorism, the news agency said.

He also reaffirmed the Kingdom’s steadfast support for Syria’s security and stability, it added.


Saudi Shura Council Speaker Holds Talks with Tajik House of Representatives Speaker

The two sides stressed the importance of high-level parliamentary visits. SPA
The two sides stressed the importance of high-level parliamentary visits. SPA
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Saudi Shura Council Speaker Holds Talks with Tajik House of Representatives Speaker

The two sides stressed the importance of high-level parliamentary visits. SPA
The two sides stressed the importance of high-level parliamentary visits. SPA

Saudi Arabia’s Shura Council Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Al-Sheikh held a meeting with Tajik House of Representatives Speaker Fayzali Idizoda in Dushanbe, during which they reviewed relations between the Kingdom and Tajikistan while exploring ways to enhance parliamentary cooperation and exchange expertise.

Both sides emphasized the importance of high-level parliamentary visits to develop legislative work, open new avenues for collaboration, and unify positions on regional and international issues of mutual interest.


Saudia Denies Any Link to Aircraft Reportedly Transferred to a Sanctioned Entity

A statement confirmed that the aircraft were sold to another company registered outside Saudi Arabia in 2023 (Saudia).
A statement confirmed that the aircraft were sold to another company registered outside Saudi Arabia in 2023 (Saudia).
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Saudia Denies Any Link to Aircraft Reportedly Transferred to a Sanctioned Entity

A statement confirmed that the aircraft were sold to another company registered outside Saudi Arabia in 2023 (Saudia).
A statement confirmed that the aircraft were sold to another company registered outside Saudi Arabia in 2023 (Saudia).

Saudia on Saturday denied having any connection to aircraft that reports claimed had been transferred to a sanctioned entity.

In a statement, the airline said it had taken note of media and social media reports claiming that Boeing 777-200 aircraft formerly owned by the carrier had been transferred to an entity subject to sanctions.

The statement said the aircraft in question were sold on June 7, 2023, to another company registered outside Saudi Arabia, in accordance with the commercial and legal procedures applicable to such transactions. It stressed that Saudia has had no operational or commercial relationship with the aircraft since the date of the sale.