Saudi Arabia, Senegal Stress Need to Bolster Joint Work

Crown Prince Mohamme bin Salman and President Macky Sall meet in Jeddah. (SPA)
Crown Prince Mohamme bin Salman and President Macky Sall meet in Jeddah. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia, Senegal Stress Need to Bolster Joint Work

Crown Prince Mohamme bin Salman and President Macky Sall meet in Jeddah. (SPA)
Crown Prince Mohamme bin Salman and President Macky Sall meet in Jeddah. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia and Senegal stressed their determination to bolster cooperation in all political issues in an effort to come up with joint stances that safeguard their security and stability.

The Kingdom and Senegal issued a statement on Tuesday capping Senegalese President Macky Sall's visit to Saudi Arabia last month.

The joint statement underscored the importance of maintaining coordination and consultations between Saudi Arabia and Senegal over various developments with the aim of achieving security and stability for their countries, region, Africa and the world.

They underlined the need to cooperate seriously and effectively over Iran's nuclear and missile programs to help ensure regional and international security and stability.

Senegal expressed its solidarity with Saudi Arabia and support to all measures it takes to protect its national security, stressing its rejection of any attack on Saudi territory.

Sall had held official talks during his visit with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense.

They tackled bilateral relations between their countries and the importance of joint work and strengthening their ties towards new and promising horizons.

The joint statement urged the international community to take the necessary efforts to make the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen join UN-sponsored political consultations with the aim of reaching a permanent political solution.

Senegal hailed the Saudi call to hold an international donor conference to support the Yemeni economy.

The two sides stressed the need to reach a comprehensive settlement to the Palestinian-Israel conflict based on the two-state solution, relevant international resolutions and 2002 Arab peace initiative.



Albudaiwi, Holds Separate Discussions with Guterres, Kallas on Latest Regional Issues

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi
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Albudaiwi, Holds Separate Discussions with Guterres, Kallas on Latest Regional Issues

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi discussed developments in the Middle East and efforts to de-escalate tensions with UN Secretary-General António Guterres.

During a phone call, the two sides reviewed a range of regional and international issues of mutual concern, with particular focus on the latest developments related to Israeli military operations targeting the Islamic Republic of Iran, as well as ongoing efforts to promote de-escalation and enhance regional security and stability, SPA reported.

Albudaiwi reaffirmed the commitment of the GCC member states to supporting international and UN-led efforts, as reflected in the statement issued following the 48th Extraordinary Ministerial Meeting of the GCC Ministerial Council on regional developments.

The council underscored the urgent need for an immediate ceasefire to preserve regional security and stability. It also called on all parties to work collaboratively to de-escalate tensions, prioritize diplomacy as a constructive means of resolving conflicts, and exercise maximum restraint to shield the region and its people from the dangers of war.

For his part, Guterres praised the GCC’s positive role in supporting de-escalation efforts and promoting regional security. He emphasized the United Nations’ desire to strengthen cooperation with the GCC across various areas of shared priority.

Also, Albudaiwi discussed developments in the Middle East with the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas during a phone call.

During their talks, they discussed the latest developments in the Middle East and international efforts to advance the peace process, in addition to exchanging views on ways to elevate regional and international coordination to foster security and stability in the region.

Both officials stressed the need to move forward in supporting de-escalation efforts in the region to achieve lasting peace in the region and the world.