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Saudi FM, Blinken Discuss Regional, Int'l Developments

Saudi Arabia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah talks with delegates during the 48th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Islamabad, Pakistan, 22 March 2022. (EPA)
Saudi Arabia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah talks with delegates during the 48th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Islamabad, Pakistan, 22 March 2022. (EPA)
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Saudi FM, Blinken Discuss Regional, Int'l Developments

Saudi Arabia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah talks with delegates during the 48th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Islamabad, Pakistan, 22 March 2022. (EPA)
Saudi Arabia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah talks with delegates during the 48th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Islamabad, Pakistan, 22 March 2022. (EPA)

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held telephone talks on Monday with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Talks focused on regional and international developments and efforts exerted towards them.

They also covered the strategic bilateral relations between the Kingdom and United States and ways to bolster them with the aim of achieving greater stability and prosperity for their people.

The US Embassy in Saudi Arabia tweeted Tuesday that the officials discuss the Kingdom's efforts to prolong a truce in Yemen.

The discussions also touched on Iran's nuclear program and the Ukraine crisis, it added.

Prince Faisal also held telephone talks with his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias. They tackled bilateral relations and ways to boost them in various fields.

They also exchanged views on issues of common interest.

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Saudi Arabia Bids Farewell to Last Pilgrims from Madinah Airport

7,700 flights through six airports transported foreign pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj (SPA)
7,700 flights through six airports transported foreign pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Bids Farewell to Last Pilgrims from Madinah Airport

7,700 flights through six airports transported foreign pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj (SPA)
7,700 flights through six airports transported foreign pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj (SPA)

The last group of pilgrims from this year’s Hajj season departed Saudi Arabia on Sunday aboard a Saudia flight from Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah.

The flight carried 320 pilgrims to Kertajati, Indonesia, after they completed their Hajj rituals. Saudia, the Kingdom’s flag carrier, hosted a farewell ceremony, concluding its 74-day Hajj operations.

The first flight for this year’s Hajj season arrived in Madinah on May 9 from India with 283 pilgrims.

They were welcomed by the Minister of Transport and Logistics Services and the Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah.

Saudi Arabia facilitated 7,700 flights through six airports and provided over 27,000 buses to ease pilgrim transportation. The Haramain High-Speed Railway operated more than 5,000 trips during the season.

Over 1.8 million pilgrims participated in the last Hajj season. Health Minister Fahad Al-Jalajel confirmed there were no health issues or outbreaks.

The organization of Hajj was praised by leaders of Arab and Islamic countries.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi commended the excellent organization and services provided to millions of pilgrims.

Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa praised the meticulous organization and services.

Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah appreciated the modern smart services and technologies.

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed highlighted the success of Saudi Arabia’s Hajj management.