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Saudi Navy Launches Missiles in Naseem al-Bahr Maneuvers

Part of the navy operations in the Naseem al-Bahr military maneuvers in Pakistan (Photo: Saudi Ministry of Defense).
Part of the navy operations in the Naseem al-Bahr military maneuvers in Pakistan (Photo: Saudi Ministry of Defense).
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Saudi Navy Launches Missiles in Naseem al-Bahr Maneuvers

Part of the navy operations in the Naseem al-Bahr military maneuvers in Pakistan (Photo: Saudi Ministry of Defense).
Part of the navy operations in the Naseem al-Bahr military maneuvers in Pakistan (Photo: Saudi Ministry of Defense).

The Saudi Naval and Air Forces launched missiles at naval targets in the area of operations of the Naseem al-Bahr maneuvers in Pakistan.

The joint military drills were held in the presence of Lieutenant-General Fahd Al-Ghufaili, Commander of the Saudi Naval Forces Lieutenant-General Amjad Khan Niazi, and Commander of the Pakistani Naval Forces, Nawaf Al-Maliki, in addition to Riyadh Ambassador in Islamabad and a number of senior officers of the Saudi armed forces.

Al-Ghufaili said that the 13th edition of the joint Saudi-Pakistani exercise was aimed at raising military readiness, exchanging experiences and enhancing maritime security.

He said that the participation of the Air Force in shooting ammunition was an addition to the exercise to support and enhance the naval strategy to access and secure any maritime area and protect the vital interests of the Kingdom.

For his part, the commander of the 13th Naseem al-Bahr exercise, Rear Admiral Sajer bin Rafid Al-Enezi, said that the firing of the surface-to-surface missiles over the medium and long range and beyond the horizon was carried out professionally and destroyed the set targets.

The Air Force fighters carried out the shooting in an area of ​​operations far from their bases with air systems that enable them to reach long distances, with the aim to support the naval forces units during their operations in the Arabian Sea.

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Pakistan Supports Saudi Arabia, Welcomes Regional Efforts to De-escalate Situation in Yemen

The Pakistani flag is seen in Islamabad. AP file photo
The Pakistani flag is seen in Islamabad. AP file photo
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Pakistan Supports Saudi Arabia, Welcomes Regional Efforts to De-escalate Situation in Yemen

The Pakistani flag is seen in Islamabad. AP file photo
The Pakistani flag is seen in Islamabad. AP file photo

Pakistan has confirmed its support for Yemen’s unity and territorial integrity, and for all efforts aimed at achieving lasting peace and stability in the country.

The Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement issued Wednesday that Pakistan strongly opposes any unilateral actions taken by any Yemeni party that escalate the situation, undermine peace efforts, and threaten peace and stability in Yemen and the region.

The statement said Pakistan welcomes regional efforts to de-escalate the situation and maintain peace and stability in Yemen, expresses its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia, and reaffirms its commitment to the Kingdom’s security.

It added that Pakistan maintains its strong support for resolving the Yemen issue through dialogue and diplomacy, and hopes that the Yemeni people and regional powers will work together to reach a comprehensive and lasting settlement of the issue and safeguard regional stability.

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Saudi-Palestinian Discussions Focus on Gaza, the West Bank

The Saudi Foreign Minister met on Wednesday in Riyadh with Vice President of the State of Palestine and Vice Chairman of the PLO's Executive Committee. SPA
The Saudi Foreign Minister met on Wednesday in Riyadh with Vice President of the State of Palestine and Vice Chairman of the PLO's Executive Committee. SPA
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Saudi-Palestinian Discussions Focus on Gaza, the West Bank

The Saudi Foreign Minister met on Wednesday in Riyadh with Vice President of the State of Palestine and Vice Chairman of the PLO's Executive Committee. SPA
The Saudi Foreign Minister met on Wednesday in Riyadh with Vice President of the State of Palestine and Vice Chairman of the PLO's Executive Committee. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Wednesday in Riyadh with Vice President of the State of Palestine and Vice Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Hussein Al Sheikh.

During the meeting, they discussed developments in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including the dire humanitarian conditions facing Gaza residents, ongoing Israeli violations of the ceasefire, and Israeli escalation in the West Bank. They stressed the importance of the unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid.

The two sides also underlined the need for the release of Palestinian Authority funds, the protection of the Palestinian banking system, and commitment to implementing the comprehensive peace plan put forward by US President Donald Trump.

The meeting highlighted Saudi Arabia’s support for the reform program launched by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and praised the efforts of the US president.

The two sides affirmed the importance of connecting Gaza to the West Bank and continuing efforts, in coordination with brotherly countries and international partners, to ensure the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including the realization of an independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital.

The meeting was attended by Advisor to the Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Prince Musab bin Mohammed Al Farhan and Minister Plenipotentiary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Manal Radwan.

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Saudi Arabia Stresses Support for Somalia’s Sovereignty

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. SPA
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. SPA
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Saudi Arabia Stresses Support for Somalia’s Sovereignty

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. SPA
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call on Wednesday from Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Abdisalam Abdi Ali.

Discussions stressed the importance of preserving the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of Somalia and addressed regional developments and other issues of mutual concern.