Saudi Defenses Destroy Drone Targeting Jazan

Arab Coalition spokesman Brig. Gen. Turki al-Malki. Asharq Al-Awsat
Arab Coalition spokesman Brig. Gen. Turki al-Malki. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Saudi Defenses Destroy Drone Targeting Jazan

Arab Coalition spokesman Brig. Gen. Turki al-Malki. Asharq Al-Awsat
Arab Coalition spokesman Brig. Gen. Turki al-Malki. Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi air defenses destroyed a drone targeting Jazan, the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said on Wednesday.

Shrapnel from the drone, launched by Houthi militias from Yemen’s Hodeidah province, scattered over civilian objects but did not cause any damage, the Coalition said.



Saudi Crown Prince Meets with Russian Foreign Minister

Saudi Crown Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud holding a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov - SPA
Saudi Crown Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud holding a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov - SPA
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Saudi Crown Prince Meets with Russian Foreign Minister

Saudi Crown Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud holding a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov - SPA
Saudi Crown Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud holding a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov - SPA

Crown Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, who is also the Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, held a meeting on Monday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, during which they reviewed bilateral relations, identifying areas for cooperation, and exploring ways to boost collaboration in various fields.
The Crown Prince extended a warm welcome to Lavrov who, in turn, conveyed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s greetings and regards to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and the Crown Prince.
The two sides discussed recent regional and international developments, as well as efforts to bolster security and stability. They addressed several matters of mutual interest, according to SPA.
Attending the meeting were Minister of National Guard Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, and Minister of State, Member of the Cabinet and National Security Adviser Dr. Musaed bin Mohammed Al-Aiban.
On the Russian side, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Saudi Arabia Sergey Kozlov, along with several other officials, attended the meeting.