UAE President, Jordan's King Discuss Cooperation, Joint Work

The leaders of the UAE and Jordan meet in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. (WAM)
The leaders of the UAE and Jordan meet in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. (WAM)
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UAE President, Jordan's King Discuss Cooperation, Joint Work

The leaders of the UAE and Jordan meet in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. (WAM)
The leaders of the UAE and Jordan meet in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. (WAM)

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks with Jordan's King Abdullah II in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.

Talks focused on brotherly relations and the means of bolstering cooperation and joint action in various fields, reported the UAE state news agency (WAM).

Sheikh Mohamed wished Jordan and its people continued progress, development and prosperity under the leadership of King Abdullah.

The two leaders reviewed prospects of cooperation between their countries and the various opportunities for developing collaboration in political, economic, investment and developmental fields.

They also tackled ways to push forward the relationship during the next phase to serve the mutual interests of their countries.

Present at the meeting were Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Adviser; Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs; Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Advisor for Special Affairs at the Ministry of Presidential Affairs; Dr. Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to UAE President; and Humaid Obaid Abushibs, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority.

The Jordanian delegation at the talks included Dr. Bisher Al Khasawneh, Prime Minister of Jordan; Ayman Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan; Dr. Jaafar Hassan, Director of King Abdullah II's Office; and Nassar Habashneh, Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to the UAE.



Saudi Crown Prince, Swiss President Discuss Cooperation between their Countries

The Saudi Crown Prince and the Swiss President meet in Jeddah (SPA)
The Saudi Crown Prince and the Swiss President meet in Jeddah (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince, Swiss President Discuss Cooperation between their Countries

The Saudi Crown Prince and the Swiss President meet in Jeddah (SPA)
The Saudi Crown Prince and the Swiss President meet in Jeddah (SPA)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met in Jeddah on Thursday with Swiss President Guy Parmelin.

They reviewed aspects of Saudi-Swiss cooperation across various fields and identified promising opportunities to develop it, particularly in investment.

They also discussed issues of mutual interest, recent developments in the region and the world, and coordinated efforts on these issues.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz; Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah; Minister of State, Member of the Cabinet, and National Security Advisor Dr. Musaed Al-Aiban; Governor of the Public Investment Fund Yasir Al-Rumayyan; Minister of Investment Fahad Al-Saif; and Saudi Ambassador to Switzerland Abdulrahman A-Dawood.

From the Swiss side, the meeting was attended by State Secretary for Economic Affairs Helene Budliger; Swiss Ambassador to the Kingdom Yasmine Chatila; National Security Advisor Gabriel Luchinger; and a number of officials.


Saudi Crown Prince, Japanese PM Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
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Saudi Crown Prince, Japanese PM Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a phone call on Thursday from Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

The Crown Prince and Takaichi reviewed relations and discussed ways to strengthen cooperation across various fields.

They also addressed the latest regional developments, and their security and economic implications on the region and the world.

The discussion further covered efforts to de-escalate tensions, enhance regional security and stability, and ensure maritime security, along with its economic impact and implications for global supply chains.


Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands Discuss Efforts to Maintain Security of Int’l Waterways

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met in Riyadh on Wednesday with his Dutch counterpart (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met in Riyadh on Wednesday with his Dutch counterpart (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands Discuss Efforts to Maintain Security of Int’l Waterways

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met in Riyadh on Wednesday with his Dutch counterpart (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met in Riyadh on Wednesday with his Dutch counterpart (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has discussed with Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs Tom Berendsen efforts to keep international waterways safe, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

During the meeting held in Riyadh on Wednesday, the two sides reviewed areas of bilateral cooperation between the two countries and exchanged views on regional developments, SPA said.

The Dutch side reiterated its condemnation of Iran's attacks on the Kingdom and several countries in the region. They also discussed joint efforts to maintain the security and safety of international waterways, the news agency added.