Saudi FM Meets US Special Envoy for Iran, Russian FM in New York

The Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, with US Special Envoy for Iran, Robert Malley (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, with US Special Envoy for Iran, Robert Malley (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi FM Meets US Special Envoy for Iran, Russian FM in New York

The Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, with US Special Envoy for Iran, Robert Malley (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, with US Special Envoy for Iran, Robert Malley (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held separate meetings on Friday with the US Special Envoy for Iran, Robert Malley, and US National Security Council Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa Brett McGurk. The meetings took place on the sidelines of the 76th UN General Assembly in New York.

The Saudi FM and Malley discussed enhancing joint action and the latest developments towards the nuclear program. They also touched on the latest regional and international developments.

During his meeting with McGurk, Prince Faisal discussed enhancing joint coordination to lay the foundations for security and stability in the Middle East. The two officials also discussed the latest developments in the regional and international arenas.

Earlier, Prince Faisal also discussed with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov bilateral relations and means to support and enhance them in various fields.

They also exchanged views on the latest developments in the region and the world and efforts made towards them.

Prince Faisal also met with Estonian Foreign Minister Eva-Maria Liimets. They discussed bilateral relations and ways to support and enhance them to serve common interests and exchange views on regional and international issues.



UAE Arrests Suspects Involved in Killing of Moldovan National

UAE flag flies over a boat at Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates May 22, 2015. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah/File Photo
UAE flag flies over a boat at Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates May 22, 2015. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah/File Photo
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UAE Arrests Suspects Involved in Killing of Moldovan National

UAE flag flies over a boat at Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates May 22, 2015. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah/File Photo
UAE flag flies over a boat at Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates May 22, 2015. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah/File Photo

Three people have been arrested in the United Arab Emirates in connection with the alleged murder of a man, Zvi Kogan, who entered the country using his Moldovan nationality, the Emirati interior ministry said in a statement on Sunday.
The statement said that a search and investigation team was formed after the family of the victim filed a report about his disappearance. The investigations led to the discovery of the missing person's body and the identification of the perpetrators. They were arrested, and the necessary legal procedures were initiated.
It added that the details of the incident will be disclosed once the investigations are complete.
The statement emphasized that all legal powers would be used "to respond decisively and without leniency to any actions or attempts that threaten societal stability".
“The UAE, throughout all its institutions, will spare no effort to prevent any attacks on its nationals, residents, and visitors. The entire security agencies are working around the clock to protect societal stability and ensure the continued highest levels of security and safety, which have been firmly established since the founding of the country”, affirmed the ministry.