Kuwait, Algeria Agree to Promote Joint Arab Action

Kuwait’s Crown Prince and the Algerian President (KUNA)
Kuwait’s Crown Prince and the Algerian President (KUNA)
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Kuwait, Algeria Agree to Promote Joint Arab Action

Kuwait’s Crown Prince and the Algerian President (KUNA)
Kuwait’s Crown Prince and the Algerian President (KUNA)

Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah met on Wednesday with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, who is on an official visit to Kuwait.

The meeting saw good-friendly conversations, which reflected the depth of the well-established relations between the two countries.

The two leaders discussed means to support and boost the bilateral ties at all levels to serve their joint interests, highlighting the need for doubled efforts to promote collective Arab action.

Kuwait's Minister of Emiri Diwan, Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, said the talks proved that both countries hold identical views on all issues of common concern, including the bilateral relations, the region, and the prospects of joint Arab action, based on a shared commitment to pan-Arab solidarity and unity, and prioritization of dialogue as a means of dispute settlement.

The issues of common concern and the latest developments in the region and the world were discussed, according to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA).

In a statement on Facebook, the Algerian presidency said that Tebboune made a two-day visit to Kuwait at the invitation of the Emir.

The presidency said the Crown Prince attended the meeting between the Emir and the Algerian President.

The leaders agreed on the same vision and significant issues of interest in their bilateral relations. They also addressed prospects for promoting joint Arab action.

During the meeting, the two sides stressed their determination to boost joint work and strengthen relations on all fronts between the two countries.

The two leaders are determined to open new horizons for cooperation, deepen the political consultations and promote direct investment by the private and public sectors.

They also agreed to direct the two governments towards creating a more investment-friendly atmosphere in the public and private sectors.

The Kuwaiti officials expressed gratitude to Algeria for supporting the Kuwaiti candidate for the Secretary-General of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

Kuwait appreciates the role of the Algerian community for their contributions to the development of the country and the enhancement of friendly relations.

"With regard to the Gulf, despite the geographical distance, we in the Maghreb [region] are trying to approach them and defend them," Tebboune said in a meeting with the Algerian community.

The President asserted that Algeria would never accept undermining the security of Kuwait, Qatar, or Saudi Arabia.

The Kuwaiti leadership appreciated the efforts made by Tebboune to host the coming Arab Summit in Algiers and reiterated full support to contribute to its success in meeting the aspirations of the Arab peoples.

Both sides reaffirmed the centrality of the Palestinian cause and reiterated the call for scaling up the efforts to help restore the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, according to KUNA.

They reiterated the Palestinians' right to establish their independent state within the borders of pre-June 1967 with East Jerusalem as its capital, according to the relevant UN resolutions and the Arab peace initiative.

They agreed to enhance cooperation between the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) and the Algerian Agency of International Cooperation for Solidarity and Development (ALDEC) in backing up the economic development projects in Africa, particularly the Sahara-Sahel region.

The Algerian President expressed gratitude for the warm reception and hospitality he and his delegation received in Kuwait, and extended an invitation to the Emir of Kuwait to visit Algeria.



Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from French Foreign Minister

zSaudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah - File Photo/Reuters)
zSaudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah - File Photo/Reuters)
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Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from French Foreign Minister

zSaudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah - File Photo/Reuters)
zSaudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah - File Photo/Reuters)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic Jean-Noël Barrot, SPA reported.

During the call, they discussed bilateral relations and the latest regional and international developments.


Yemen Presidential Leadership Council President Holds Talks with GCC Sec-Gen

President of the Presidential Leadership Council of Yemen Dr. Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi - Reuters
President of the Presidential Leadership Council of Yemen Dr. Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi - Reuters
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Yemen Presidential Leadership Council President Holds Talks with GCC Sec-Gen

President of the Presidential Leadership Council of Yemen Dr. Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi - Reuters
President of the Presidential Leadership Council of Yemen Dr. Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi - Reuters

President of the Presidential Leadership Council of Yemen Dr. Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi met with Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi in Riyadh.

According to a press release issued by the GCC General Secretariat, the two sides reviewed GCC-Yemeni relations and discussed the current situation in the Republic of Yemen, with particular focus on recent developments in the governorates of Hadramout and Al-Mahrah. Albudaiwi affirmed that all efforts are being exerted and supported to enhance security and stability in Yemen.

Dr. Al-Alimi commended the stances, leading role, and exceptional efforts made by the GCC states to support Yemen across various fields, contributing to enhancing Yemen’s stability and realizing its development, SPA reported.

Furthermore, Albudaiwi reiterated the GCC’s steadfast position affirming full support for the Presidential Leadership Council, headed by Dr. Al-Alimi, and its supporting entities, in their endeavours to achieve security and stability in Yemen.

He also underscored the GCC’s support for reaching a comprehensive political solution in accordance with the three references, in a manner that preserves Yemen’s sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity, and independence.


No Damage as Quake Strikes Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Region 

No damage was reported from the earthquake. (SPA)
No damage was reported from the earthquake. (SPA)
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No Damage as Quake Strikes Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Region 

No damage was reported from the earthquake. (SPA)
No damage was reported from the earthquake. (SPA)

An earthquake struck Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Region on Wednesday.

Spokesperson for the Saudi Geological Survey (SGS) Tariq Aba Al-Khail said no damage casualties were reported in the 4.0-magnitude quake.

The earthquake resulted from tectonic stresses from the collision of the Arabian and Eurasian geological plates in the Zagros Mountains of Iran, which activated existing faults in the Earth's crust in Eastern Region of the Kingdom, he said.