Khalid bin Salman, Raab Discuss Peace Efforts in Yemen

Prince Khalid and Raab meet on Monday. (Twitter)
Prince Khalid and Raab meet on Monday. (Twitter)
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Khalid bin Salman, Raab Discuss Peace Efforts in Yemen

Prince Khalid and Raab meet on Monday. (Twitter)
Prince Khalid and Raab meet on Monday. (Twitter)

Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman held talks in Riyadh on Monday with British Defense Secretary Dominic Raab.

The officials discussed the unique bilateral ties and strategic partnership between their countries and ways to bolster them, especially in the defense field.

They also reviewed Saudi and British efforts to protect the region against any threats and their roles in consolidating international peace and security.

They tackled the developments in Yemen in wake of Saudi Arabia’s offering, earlier this year, of a comprehensive settlement to resolve its crisis.

The initiative will pave the way for a permanent and comprehensive political solution. More pressure must be exerted on Iran-backed Houthi militias to make them join efforts to resolve the crisis peacefully.



Saudi Foreign Minister Receives UNRWA Commissioner-General

Saudi FM receives UNRWA Commissioner-General. (SPA)
Saudi FM receives UNRWA Commissioner-General. (SPA)
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Saudi Foreign Minister Receives UNRWA Commissioner-General

Saudi FM receives UNRWA Commissioner-General. (SPA)
Saudi FM receives UNRWA Commissioner-General. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Wednesday the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) Commissioner-General, Philippe Lazzarini.
During the meeting, both sides discussed the strong partnership between the Kingdom and UNRWA. They also reviewed recent regional developments and the ongoing efforts to address key challenges related to these issues.
In a related context, Arab reactions continue after Israel’s publications of maps annexing parts of Jordan, Lebanon and Syria.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs slammed Israel’s “extremist” acts that reflect Israel’s “intentions to consolidate its occupation and continue its flagrant violation of the sovereignty of those nations.”
Saudi Arabia reiterated its call for the international community to fulfill its role in halting Israel’s violations against the countries and peoples of the region.
The Kingdom emphasized the importance of respecting the sovereignty and borders of nations to prevent further escalation of regional crises and to support efforts aimed at achieving a just and comprehensive peace.

The Secretary-General of the Arab League, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, also issued a strong condemnation of Israel’s maps publications, saying it “reflects a state of right-wing extremism and religious obsession prevailing within the Israeli government”.