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Hajraf Demands Official Apology from Lebanese FM after Offensive Remarks

GCC Secretary-General Dr. Nayef al-Hajraf.
GCC Secretary-General Dr. Nayef al-Hajraf.
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Hajraf Demands Official Apology from Lebanese FM after Offensive Remarks

GCC Secretary-General Dr. Nayef al-Hajraf.
GCC Secretary-General Dr. Nayef al-Hajraf.

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Dr. Nayef al-Hajraf strongly condemned on Tuesday the remarks by caretaker Lebanese Foreign Minister Charbel Wehbe for his “heinous offenses” against the GCC and its people and Saudi Arabia.

Hajraf underscored the firm stances of solidarity shown by the GCC towards the fraternal Lebanese people.

History can attest to these positions, he declared.

These stances have put the safety of Lebanon, its security and stability at heart, and therefore, the remarks by the minister go against the most basic diplomatic norms and the historic relations that bind the GCC with Lebanon, he added.

Hajraf therefore, demanded that Wehbe offer “a formal apology to the GCC and its people after his completely unacceptable offenses.”

Wehbe appeared to blame Gulf nations for the rise of ISIS in Iraq and neighboring Syria in a television interview on Monday.

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Saudi Crown Prince Receives Phone Call from Syrian President

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud - SPA
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud - SPA
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Saudi Crown Prince Receives Phone Call from Syrian President

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud - SPA
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud - SPA

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received a phone call on Thursday from Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

At the outset of the call, the Crown Prince welcomed the arrangements and measures announced by President al-Sharaa to contain recent developments in Syria.

According to SPA, he expressed the Kingdom's confidence in the Syrian government's ability, under President al-Sharaa’s leadership, to achieve security and stability for the brotherly nation.

The Crown Prince praised President al-Sharaa’s efforts to guide Syria on a path that preserves its unity, safeguards its territorial integrity, and reinforces national cohesion. He emphasized the importance of fostering solidarity among all segments of the Syrian people and preventing any sedition that may threaten the country’s security and stability.

He further stressed the importance of Syria continuing its efforts at all levels to realize the progress and prosperity that its people aspire to.

The Crown Prince reaffirmed the Kingdom’s steadfast support for Syria, standing by its side and firmly rejecting any action that undermines civil or social peace.

The Saudi Crown Prince further reiterated the Kingdom’s firm condemnation of the blatant Israeli aggressions on Syrian territories and interference in its internal affairs. He emphasized the necessity for the international community to support the Syrian government in addressing these challenges and to prevent any external interference in Syrian internal affairs under any pretext.

President Ahmed al-Sharaa expressed gratitude for the Kingdom's supportive stance towards Syria and his appreciation for the Crown Prince's efforts to bolster security and stability in Syria and the wider region.