GCC Welcomes Truce Announcement in Libya

Libyan National Army commander Khalifa Haftar, parliament Speaker Saleh and GNA chief Fayez al-Sarraj attend an international congress on Libya at the Elysee Palace in Paris in 2018. (AFP)
Libyan National Army commander Khalifa Haftar, parliament Speaker Saleh and GNA chief Fayez al-Sarraj attend an international congress on Libya at the Elysee Palace in Paris in 2018. (AFP)
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GCC Welcomes Truce Announcement in Libya

Libyan National Army commander Khalifa Haftar, parliament Speaker Saleh and GNA chief Fayez al-Sarraj attend an international congress on Libya at the Elysee Palace in Paris in 2018. (AFP)
Libyan National Army commander Khalifa Haftar, parliament Speaker Saleh and GNA chief Fayez al-Sarraj attend an international congress on Libya at the Elysee Palace in Paris in 2018. (AFP)

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has welcomed a ceasefire announcement in Libya, the UAE news agency WAM reported on Saturday.

GCC Secretary General Nayef al-Hajraf called on all parties "to adhere to (this) constructive step, to urgently engage in political dialogue, and to work through mediation of the United Nations to reach a permanent and comprehensive solution to end the fighting and conflict in Libya," WAM reported.

Speaker of the east-based Libyan parliament, Aguila Saleh, appealed for a halt to hostilities and the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord announced the ceasefire on Friday.



Saudi, Brazilian FMs Hold Talks in Rio de Janeiro

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs has met with his Brazilian counterpart in Rio de Janeiro. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs has met with his Brazilian counterpart in Rio de Janeiro. SPA
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Saudi, Brazilian FMs Hold Talks in Rio de Janeiro

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs has met with his Brazilian counterpart in Rio de Janeiro. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs has met with his Brazilian counterpart in Rio de Janeiro. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has met with his Brazilian counterpart, Mauro Vieira, in Rio de Janeiro.

Monday’s meeting took place on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit 2025, in which the Kingdom is participating as a country invited to join the group.

During the talks, the two foreign ministers reviewed bilateral relations and discussed ways to enhance them, as well as topics of mutual interest.

The meeting was attended by Saudi Ambassador to Brazil Dr. Faisal bin Ibrahim Ghulam.