King of Spain, Saudi FM Discuss Means to Bolster Bilateral Ties

King Felipe VI of Spain meets with Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in Madrid. (Saudi Foreign Ministry)
King Felipe VI of Spain meets with Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in Madrid. (Saudi Foreign Ministry)
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King of Spain, Saudi FM Discuss Means to Bolster Bilateral Ties

King Felipe VI of Spain meets with Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in Madrid. (Saudi Foreign Ministry)
King Felipe VI of Spain meets with Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in Madrid. (Saudi Foreign Ministry)

King Felipe VI of Spain held talks in Madrid on Monday with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah.

Discussions focused on means to strengthen bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Spain.

They also covered opportunities for cooperation in various fields.

Prince Faisal earlier met his Spanish counterpart Jose Manuel Albares for talks on the bonds of friendship and cooperation between their countries.

They tackled efforts to deepen cooperation in various fields and means to strengthen joint coordination to achieve common interests. They also reviewed regional and international developments.

While in Madrid, Prince Faisal took part in a panel discussion under the title "Towards New Horizons for the Foreign Policy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", organized by the Royal Institute for International and Strategic Studies (El Cano), tweeted the Saudi Foreign Ministry.

Prince Faisal touched on Saudi-Spanish relations and their role in laying the foundations for global security and stability, many issues of common interest, and ways to boost bilateral relations that bring together their countries

He presented a number of Saudi issues and affairs, giving an explanation of Saudi Vision 2030 and the tremendous change that has taken place on all levels in recent years.

He cited the Kingdom's efforts to protect the planet, including the Saudi Green and Green Middle East initiatives, announced by Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman.

He discussed with the participants a number of issues around the world, foremost of which is the Saudi initiative to end the Yemeni crisis and reach a comprehensive political solution that includes a comprehensive ceasefire under the supervision of the United Nations.

He noted the positive impact of the formation of the Yemeni Presidential Command Council, highlighting the aspirations of the Kingdom and the rest of the countries in the region and the world for the Yemeni people to enjoy a prosperous and stable future.

Prince Faisal also underscored the importance of calling on the international community to confront the terrorist militias backed by Iran, which pose a real danger to the people of the region and the world.

On the Ukraine crisis, he stressed the Kingdom's support for everything that helps in easing the escalation, protecting civilians, and reaching negotiated political solutions between the warring parties, and all international efforts to resolve the crisis politically.



Coalition: 3 Houthi Missile Launchers Destroyed

Official Spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Official Spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Coalition: 3 Houthi Missile Launchers Destroyed

Official Spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Official Spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Official Spokesperson for the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki stated on Friday that three missile launchers used by Yemen’s Houthi militia to threaten regional security have been destroyed.

He added that Houthi attacks on civilians and civilian objects will be met with a firm response.


Civil Aviation Authority: 3 Saudis Killed in Thursday's Attacks on Riyadh Airport

The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Civil Aviation Authority: 3 Saudis Killed in Thursday's Attacks on Riyadh Airport

The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia's civil aviation authority said Friday that three of the Kingdom's nationals were killed in attacks the day before on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport.

"The attacks resulted in the martyrdom of three Saudi citizens," the General Authority of Civil Aviation said, adding the attacks targeted the airport's facilities and a plane belonging to national flag carrier Saudia.

The first attack targeted airport facilities, while the second struck the aircraft, the statement said.

It noted “injuries to a number of citizens and residents of different nationalities. Their injuries ranged from minor to serious.”

It also indicated that operational activities had returned to normal.


Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Phone Talks with Egyptian Counterpart, Arab League Chief

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah looks on alongside US Secretary of State Marco Rubio as they pose for photos before a meeting at the US State Department on September 28, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Getty Images/AFP)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah looks on alongside US Secretary of State Marco Rubio as they pose for photos before a meeting at the US State Department on September 28, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Getty Images/AFP)
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Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Phone Talks with Egyptian Counterpart, Arab League Chief

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah looks on alongside US Secretary of State Marco Rubio as they pose for photos before a meeting at the US State Department on September 28, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Getty Images/AFP)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah looks on alongside US Secretary of State Marco Rubio as they pose for photos before a meeting at the US State Department on September 28, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Getty Images/AFP)

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held separate phone calls on Thursday with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy to discuss the latest attacks on Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Abdelatty condemned the attacks on Abha and King Khalid International airports, warning that assaults on Saudi territory threaten regional security and stability. He reaffirmed Egypt’s full solidarity with the Kingdom and its support for safeguarding its security, stability and territorial integrity.

The two ministers also discussed regional developments and the importance of continued coordination to promote security and stability.

Fahmy also condemned the continued Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, stressing that the Kingdom’s security is an integral part of Arab national security. The two sides discussed regional developments, strengthening the Arab League’s work and enhancing its role in addressing regional challenges.