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.



Royal Saudi Air Force Participates in ‘Sindh Shield 2024’ Exercise in Pakistan

The RSAF is participating with six Tornado aircraft - SPA
The RSAF is participating with six Tornado aircraft - SPA
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Royal Saudi Air Force Participates in ‘Sindh Shield 2024’ Exercise in Pakistan

The RSAF is participating with six Tornado aircraft - SPA
The RSAF is participating with six Tornado aircraft - SPA

The Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) will participate in the "Sindh Shield 2024" military exercise in Pakistan. The departing group was bid farewell by RSAF Commander Lieutenant General Turki bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz at King Abdulaziz Air Base in the Eastern Sector.
The RSAF commander inspected the equipment involved in the exercise and received a briefing on the readiness of the air, technical, and support crews. The RSAF is participating with six Tornado aircraft, according to SPA.
The RSAF commander emphasized that the participation aims to strengthen relations and cooperation with Pakistani forces and other participating countries, showcase the capabilities and professionalism of the RSAF, and provide air and support crews with valuable combat experience in irregular and electronic warfare environments.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by its air force, is participating in the "Sindh Shield 2024" exercise alongside the host nation, Pakistan, as well as forces from Egypt and Turkiye.