King Salman Receives Call from Erdogan

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman (L) and Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan shake hands during a ceremony in Ankara. (File/AFP)
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman (L) and Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan shake hands during a ceremony in Ankara. (File/AFP)
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King Salman Receives Call from Erdogan

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman (L) and Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan shake hands during a ceremony in Ankara. (File/AFP)
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman (L) and Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan shake hands during a ceremony in Ankara. (File/AFP)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman received a phone call on Wednesday from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

The Turkish president congratulated the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques on the advent of the blessed month of Ramadan.

For his part, King Salman thanked Erdogan for the greetings, praying to God to accept fasting and good deeds from everyone and bless the Muslim nation with peace and prosperity.



GCC Condemns Israeli Airstrike Near Damascus Presidential Palace

This aerial photo shows the Syrian presidential palace in Damascus' Mount Qasyoun on May 2, 2025. (AFP)
This aerial photo shows the Syrian presidential palace in Damascus' Mount Qasyoun on May 2, 2025. (AFP)
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GCC Condemns Israeli Airstrike Near Damascus Presidential Palace

This aerial photo shows the Syrian presidential palace in Damascus' Mount Qasyoun on May 2, 2025. (AFP)
This aerial photo shows the Syrian presidential palace in Damascus' Mount Qasyoun on May 2, 2025. (AFP)

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi strongly condemned on Friday the Israeli airstrike near the presidential palace in Damascus.

He stated that this act by the Israeli occupation forces is a grave violation that undermines security and stability in the region and reflects a pattern of escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Albudaiwi underlined the GCC's complete rejection and condemnation of all Israeli violations that threaten the sovereignty, stability, and security of Syria and its people.

He stressed the importance of respecting Syria's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, rejecting any external interference in its internal affairs.

The security and stability of Syria are crucial for regional and international peace, he added.