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Saudi Arabia Welcomes Killing of Leader of Terrorist Al-Qaeda

Saudi Arabia welcomes the killing of Ayman al-Zawahiri, leader of the terrorist al-Qaeda organization.
Saudi Arabia welcomes the killing of Ayman al-Zawahiri, leader of the terrorist al-Qaeda organization.
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Saudi Arabia Welcomes Killing of Leader of Terrorist Al-Qaeda

Saudi Arabia welcomes the killing of Ayman al-Zawahiri, leader of the terrorist al-Qaeda organization.
Saudi Arabia welcomes the killing of Ayman al-Zawahiri, leader of the terrorist al-Qaeda organization.

Saudi Arabia welcomed on Monday the United States’ announcement of the killing of Ayman al-Zawahiri, leader of the terrorist al-Qaeda organization, reported the Saudi Press Agency.

In a statement, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said Zawahiri was among terrorist leaders who plotted and carried out heinous terrorist operations in the US, Saudi Arabia and several countries around the world, claiming thousands of innocent lives, including Saudis.

The ministry stressed the importance of bolstering international cooperation to combat terrorism, urging all countries involved in these efforts to protect innocent lives.

The United States killed Zawahiri in a "precision" strike in the center of Kabul, the Afghanistan capital, President Joe Biden announced on Monday.

The development is the biggest blow to the militant group since its founder Osama bin Laden was killed in 2011.

Zawahiri, an Egyptian surgeon who had a $25 million bounty on his head, helped coordinate the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people.

US officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said Zawahiri was killed when he came out on the balcony of his safe house in Kabul on Sunday morning and was hit by "hellfire" missiles from a US drone.

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Egyptian Government Approves Formation of Higher Coordination Council with Saudi Arabia

The formation of the Higher Coordination Council reflects the level of partnership between Saudi Arabia and Egypt. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The formation of the Higher Coordination Council reflects the level of partnership between Saudi Arabia and Egypt. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Egyptian Government Approves Formation of Higher Coordination Council with Saudi Arabia

The formation of the Higher Coordination Council reflects the level of partnership between Saudi Arabia and Egypt. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The formation of the Higher Coordination Council reflects the level of partnership between Saudi Arabia and Egypt. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

In an effort to strengthen the partnership between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, the Egyptian government approved on Wednesday the establishment of a higher joint coordination council.

On September 10, 2024, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aty held a joint news conference with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, during which he announced that the two countries were in the final stages of launching the Egyptian-Saudi Higher Coordination Council, chaired by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

He emphasized that the council would serve as a comprehensive framework for deepening bilateral relations and fostering collaboration in politics, economics, trade, development, and investment, aligning with the interests of both nations’ peoples.

In its Wednesday session, Egypt’s Cabinet approved the decision to establish the council. According to a government statement, the body will seek to “intensify communication and enhance cooperation between Egypt and Saudi Arabia in areas of mutual interest.”

The council, as outlined by the statement, will include ministers and officials from both countries covering relevant sectors. It will convene regular meetings alternately in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, with provisions for extraordinary meetings as needed.

In remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat, Ayman Mohseb, deputy chairman of the Arab Affairs Committee in Egypt’s House of Representatives, said that the move reflects the advanced level of partnership between the two nations, describing the council as a “cornerstone for activating relations and expanding cooperation in various fields.”

“This step will significantly advance cooperation across diverse domains, driven by the political will of the two countries’ leaderships,” Mohsab said, adding that the new body would facilitate coordination between Cairo and Riyadh on a wide range of regional issues and areas of mutual interest.

During a meeting with Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan on Tuesday, El-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt’s “pride in its historic relations with Saudi Arabia, both at the leadership and popular levels, and across all sectors.”