Saudi FM Visits South Sudan to Discuss Issues of Common Interest

The Saudi and South Sudan delegations meet with Kiir in Juba. (SPA)
The Saudi and South Sudan delegations meet with Kiir in Juba. (SPA)
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Saudi FM Visits South Sudan to Discuss Issues of Common Interest

The Saudi and South Sudan delegations meet with Kiir in Juba. (SPA)
The Saudi and South Sudan delegations meet with Kiir in Juba. (SPA)

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir held talks with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in Juba on Monday.

The Saudi FM is on an official visit to South Sudan.

He conveyed to Kiir the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

They discussed bilateral relations between their countries and the latest international developments.

Prince Faisal also met with his South Sudan counterpart, Mayiik Ayii Deng, for official talks at the foreign ministry in Juba.

They tackled bilateral ties and ways to bolster them in all fields. They also covered issues of common interest.

Prince Faisal expressed Saudi Arabia’s gratitude to Juba’s support for Riyadh’s bid to host Expo 2030.

During a press conference after the talks, he said his discussions in Juba focused on boosting bilateral ties and deepening cooperation in investment, trade, energy and security.

They tackled the remaining articles of the Juba peace agreement that need to be implemented, underscoring the need to resolve disputes through peaceful means.

For his part, Deng described Prince Faisal’s visit as “historic”. He said his country was keen on bolstering relations with Saudi Arabia.

He stressed the geographic diversity and investment and agricultural potential boasted by his country, adding that it was seeking to establish a secure environment to attract investments.

Prince Faisal later met with South Sudan’s advisor on security affairs.



Saudi, Spanish FMs Discuss War on Gaza

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with his Spanish counterpart Jose Manuel Albares in Madrid on Friday. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with his Spanish counterpart Jose Manuel Albares in Madrid on Friday. (SPA)
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Saudi, Spanish FMs Discuss War on Gaza

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with his Spanish counterpart Jose Manuel Albares in Madrid on Friday. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with his Spanish counterpart Jose Manuel Albares in Madrid on Friday. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks in Madrid on Friday with his Spanish counterpart Jose Manuel Albares.

They discussed ties between their countries and ways to boost them in various fields.

They reviewed the latest regional and international developments, notably the war on Gaza.

The officials met on the sidelines of the ministerial meeting for coordinating on the situation in the Gaza Strip and steps towards implementing the two-state solution. The meeting also sought to address preparations for the pertinent high-level event on the sidelines of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly.