Saudi Arabia, France Agree on Funding Humanitarian Projects for Lebanese People

Prince Faisal and Le Drian meet in Paris. (SPA)
Prince Faisal and Le Drian meet in Paris. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia, France Agree on Funding Humanitarian Projects for Lebanese People

Prince Faisal and Le Drian meet in Paris. (SPA)
Prince Faisal and Le Drian meet in Paris. (SPA)

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks in Paris on Monday with his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian.

Talks focused on the latest regional and international developments.

They also tackled Saudi-French ties and ways to bolster them in all fields.

The meeting at the French Foreign Ministry addressed coordination between Riyadh and Paris on Lebanon and the suffering of its people as a result of the severe economic and humanitarian crises they are enduring.

They agreed to fund several humanitarian projects dedicated to the Lebanese people. The projects will provide direct aid to several hospitals and primary healthcare facilities in Lebanon.

They will also raise the level of healthcare in fighting the coronavirus pandemic. They will provide funds to organizations that distribute baby formula and food to the neediest segments of society.

On Yemen, Prince Faisal and Le Drian underscored the importance of efforts dedicated to reaching a comprehensive political solution to its crisis.

Paris stressed its support to the Saudi peace initiative on Yemen that was proposed in March 2021 and it strongly condemned the Iran-backed Houthi militias for launching armed drones and ballistic missiles at the Kingdom.

On Iran, both sides stressed the importance of reaching any agreement that prevents Tehran from developing or acquiring nuclear weapons.

The ministers underlined the need to maintain coordination to confront challenges and bolster regional security.



Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Discuss Development of Military Ties

The Saudi Crown Prince receiving the Pakistani army commander in Riyadh (SPA)
The Saudi Crown Prince receiving the Pakistani army commander in Riyadh (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Discuss Development of Military Ties

The Saudi Crown Prince receiving the Pakistani army commander in Riyadh (SPA)
The Saudi Crown Prince receiving the Pakistani army commander in Riyadh (SPA)

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, met on Wednesday with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, to discuss bilateral relations and explore opportunities for further development, particularly in the military sector. The meeting, held in the Crown Prince’s office in Riyadh, covered a range of shared interests.
Attending the reception on the Saudi side were Prince Khalid bin Salman, Minister of Defense; Dr. Musaed Al-Aiban, Minister of State, Member of the Cabinet, and National Security Advisor; Khalid Al-Humaidan, Head of General Intelligence; Mohammed Al-Tuwaijri, Advisor to the Royal Court; General Fayyadh Al-Ruwaili, Chief of the General Staff; and Nawaf Al-Maliki, Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan.
Representing Pakistan were Ahmad Farooq, Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, and Brigadier Mohammad Asim, Military Attaché at the embassy in Riyadh.
In a separate meeting, Prince Khalid bin Salman, Saudi Defense Minister, also met with General Asim Munir to discuss the historic ties between the two countries, focusing on strategic cooperation in military and defense areas and exploring ways to strengthen and expand bilateral ties. They also discussed various issues of mutual concern.