Saudi Arabia Announces 374 New Virus Cases

Adhering to precautionary measures brings the number of coronavirus cases down. SPA
Adhering to precautionary measures brings the number of coronavirus cases down. SPA
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Saudi Arabia Announces 374 New Virus Cases

Adhering to precautionary measures brings the number of coronavirus cases down. SPA
Adhering to precautionary measures brings the number of coronavirus cases down. SPA

Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday 374 new coronavirus cases, increasing the Kingdom’s tally to 347, 656.

Of the new cases, 85 were recorded in Madinah, 48 in Riyadh, 32 in Yanbu, 17 in Makkah, 13 in Jeddah and 13 in Hail, the Health Ministry said.

The total number of recoveries in the Kingdom increased to 334,236 after 394 more patients recovered from the COVID-19 disease, the Ministry said.

A total of 5,420 people have died from complications caused by the virus, it added.



Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Talks with Pakistani, Indian, and Uzbek Counterparts

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah - Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah - Asharq Al-Awsat
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Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Talks with Pakistani, Indian, and Uzbek Counterparts

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah - Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah - Asharq Al-Awsat

In a series of high-level diplomatic meetings, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, held telephone conversations on Friday with senior officials from Pakistan, India, and Uzbekistan, focusing on bilateral relations and regional developments.
Prince Faisal spoke with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, Ishaq Dar, to review the strong ties between the Kingdom and Pakistan. The two officials discussed the regional situation and emphasized ongoing efforts to ease tensions and promote stability.
Prince Faisal held a telephone call with India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. The discussion also centered on regional issues and de-escalation strategies, as well as exploring ways to further strengthen Saudi-Indian relations.
Additionally, Prince Faisal received a phone call from Uzbekistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bakhtiyor Saidov. The two ministers discussed matters of mutual interest and reaffirmed their commitment to promoting cooperation across various fields.