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 Dispatches 81st Flight in Ongoing Humanitarian Air Bridge to Gaza

The plane was loaded with essential food baskets and shelter kits. (SPA)
The plane was loaded with essential food baskets and shelter kits. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Dispatches 81st Flight in Ongoing Humanitarian Air Bridge to Gaza

The plane was loaded with essential food baskets and shelter kits. (SPA)
The plane was loaded with essential food baskets and shelter kits. (SPA)

Saudi dispatched on Saturday its 81st relief plane to the Gaza Strip.

Operated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) and coordinated with the Ministry of Defense and the Saudi Embassy in Cairo, the plane arrived in Egypt’s El-Arish carrying essential food baskets and shelter kits destined for Gaza.

This ongoing air bridge is a key component of the Kingdom's commitment to alleviating the severe living conditions of the Palestinian people and providing vital humanitarian support to Gaza.


Saudi Crown Prince Congratulates Japanese Prime Minister on Re-election

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince Congratulates Japanese Prime Minister on Re-election

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent on Saturday a cable of congratulations to Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on her re-election.

The Crown Prince wished her success and the people of Japan further progress and prosperity.


Gulf Leaders Congratulate Saudi Leadership on Founding Day

 Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
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Gulf Leaders Congratulate Saudi Leadership on Founding Day

 Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)

Qatar and Bahrain congratulated on Saturday the Saudi leadership on Founding Day.

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Deputy Emir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani and Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani sent cables of congratulations to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on the occasion.

Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa sent King Salman and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, cables on the occasion.

In his cable to King Salman, King Hamad wish him continued health and happiness and the people of Saudi Arabia further progress and prosperity under his wise leadership.

He hailed Saudi Arabia for its achievements across various sectors, which have strengthened the nation's position regionally and internationally.

He expressed his profound pride in the deep-rooted relations binding the two countries and their peoples, noting the continuous growth of these ties across all levels.