Saudi Govt Reiterates Kingdom's Firm Commitment to Combating Terrorism

King Salman chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
King Salman chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Saudi Govt Reiterates Kingdom's Firm Commitment to Combating Terrorism

King Salman chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
King Salman chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday the Kingdom's firm commitment to combating terrorism.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in person in Riyadh.

The government highlighted the Kingdom's speech before the annual briefing of ambassadors of member states of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Office and during which it stressed its commitment to working with the agency in fighting terror.

The ministers were briefed on the various talks and meetings Saudi officials held with their counterparts from around the world in the past week.

Acting Media Minister Dr. Majed al-Qasabi said the cabinet reviewed various developments and international efforts exerted towards them for the sake of preserving regional security and peace.

It highlighted the inaugural LEAP 2022 conference that was held in Riyadh last week. It reviewed the various initiatives and investments that were launched and that topped 6.4 billion dollars in value.

The conference is the embodiment of the Kingdom's constant efforts to push forward the digital economy and bolster prosperity in the Middle East and North Africa.



Saudi, Lebanese FMs Discuss Developments in Lebanon

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with his Lebanese counterpart Abdallah Bou Habib in New York. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with his Lebanese counterpart Abdallah Bou Habib in New York. (SPA)
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Saudi, Lebanese FMs Discuss Developments in Lebanon

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with his Lebanese counterpart Abdallah Bou Habib in New York. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with his Lebanese counterpart Abdallah Bou Habib in New York. (SPA)

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks in New York on Wednesday with his Lebanese counterpart Abdallah Bou Habib.

Meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, they discussed the latest developments in Lebanon in wake of Israel’s launching of intense strikes against Hezbollah.

They discussed the danger of the conflict in Gaza expanding in the region, stressing the importance of preserving Lebanon’s security and respecting its sovereignty in line with international law.