Saudi Arabia, Greece Discuss Cooperation, Regional, Int’l Developments

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan meets the PM of Greece. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan meets the PM of Greece. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia, Greece Discuss Cooperation, Regional, Int’l Developments

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan meets the PM of Greece. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan meets the PM of Greece. (SPA)

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks in Athens on Thursday with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Talks focused on bilateral relations and ways to boost them in all fields. They also tackled the latest regional and international developments.

Prince Faisal was in Greece to attend the meeting of Middle East and eastern Mediterranean foreign ministers. The meeting addressed the most significant issues in the region and the importance of bolstering coordination and cooperation to achieve international security and peace.

Prince Faisal later met with his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias to discuss bilateral ties and various issues of common interest.

Prince Faisal stressed that his country constantly seeks peace, development and prosperity in the world, saying the Kingdom is ready to work with all countries that share its vision of peace and stability.

He added that Saudi Arabia underscores the importance of respecting the sovereignty, rights and independence of nations in line with international laws and norms.

The Kingdom condemns any destabilizing meddling in the affairs of other countries, he stated.

He underlined Riyadh’s support for all peaceful efforts aimed at achieving security and stability in the Middle East and eastern Mediterranean region, intensifying consultations and coordination with partners to strengthen security and peace in international waterways and respecting the sovereignty of and good neighborliness between countries.

The Kingdom supports all efforts that lead to a de-escalation of tensions and resolution of crises through dialogue and peaceful means, Prince Faisal declared.

The minister took part in the Philia Forum that was hosted by Athens. The meeting was aimed at building friendship and stability in the region stretching from the Mediterranean to the Gulf.

The event was attended by the foreign ministers of Greece, Egypt, Cyprus, Bahrain and France and the United Arab Emirates’ minister of state for international cooperation.



Saudi Arabia Reiterates Call on Countries to Join Two-State Solution Global Coalition

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Reiterates Call on Countries to Join Two-State Solution Global Coalition

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday its call on countries to join the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, which was launched by the Arab-Islamic Ministerial Committee and led by the Kingdom in collaboration with the European Union and Norway.

The cabinet underscored its solidarity with the Palestinian and Lebanese people in overcoming the humanitarian impact of the Israeli war against them.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh.

The cabinet hailed the outcome of the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit that was held in Riyadh on Monday, which it said will help in strengthening joint action and continuing cooperation with the international community to stop the war on the Gaza Strip to achieve security and stability in the region.

It welcomed the document of the tripartite mechanism to support Palestine signed between the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Arab League and African Union Commission.

Crown Prince Mohammed briefed the cabinet on the letters Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received from Guinea-Bissau's President Umaro Sissoco Embalo and Comoros’ President Azali Assoumani.

He also briefed them on his telephone talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, and US President-elect Donald Trump, during which he highlighted the Kingdom's keenness to strengthening historical and strategic relations between their countries.

The cabinet reviewed the Kingdom's contributions and initiatives aimed at boosting the effectiveness and speed of international multilateral action in addressing current and future challenges. These efforts are intended to respond to urgent global issues while promoting development and prosperity and strengthening common cultural and social ties.

The cabinet highlighted the Kingdom's emphasis, at recent international meetings, on boosting cooperation with world countries, strengthening coordination in various fields, and endeavoring to continue its humanitarian and development assistance to countries and peoples affected by natural disasters and humanitarian crises.

Moreover, the cabinet reiterated the Kingdom's commitment to fostering cultural communication between diverse cultures worldwide. It expressed gratitude to all those who contributed to the success of the "Arab Week at UNESCO" initiative, launched by the Kingdom at the headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in Paris, France.

The cabinet praised the Crown Prince's support for national talent, which enables them to become leaders in various fields, out of the belief that individuals are the core and foundation of development. One such talent is the Saudi medical team, which was received by Crown Prince Mohammed after having performed the world's first robotic heart transplant.

The cabinet also lauded the outcome of the 10th Biban24 Forum, held in Riyadh; agreements worth SAR35.4 billion were signed to support entrepreneurship in various sectors and to achieve one of the national goals, which is to increase the contribution of small and medium enterprises to the GDP.