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Saudi Crown Prince Meets with South African President

The Saudi Crown Prince and the President of South Africa witnessed the ceremony of exchanging an agreement, cooperation program and bilateral memoranda of understanding. SPA
The Saudi Crown Prince and the President of South Africa witnessed the ceremony of exchanging an agreement, cooperation program and bilateral memoranda of understanding. SPA
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Saudi Crown Prince Meets with South African President

The Saudi Crown Prince and the President of South Africa witnessed the ceremony of exchanging an agreement, cooperation program and bilateral memoranda of understanding. SPA
The Saudi Crown Prince and the President of South Africa witnessed the ceremony of exchanging an agreement, cooperation program and bilateral memoranda of understanding. SPA

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met at the Royal Court at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. They discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and aspects of cooperation.

After that, the Crown Prince, who is also Prime Minister, and the President of South Africa witnessed the ceremony of exchanging an agreement, cooperation program and bilateral memoranda of understanding between the two countries, as follows:

First: A memorandum of understanding for cooperation and exchange of news between the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) in the Kingdom and the state-run South African News Agency in South Africa between the Acting Minister of Media and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Press Agency, Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi, and South Africa Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Ebrahim Patel.

Second: A memorandum of understanding between the Saudi government and the government of South Africa for cooperation in the field of encouraging direct investment between the Minister of Investment, Eng. Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih and South Africa Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Ebrahim Patel.

Third: A memorandum of understanding between the Special Economic Cities and Zones Authority in the Kingdom and South African Ministry of Trade, Industry and Competition to cooperate in their fields of competence between Al-Falih and Patel.

Fourth: A memorandum of understanding between the government of the Kingdom and the government of South Africa for cooperation in the field of communications and information technology between the Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Eng. Abdullah bin Amer Al-Sawaha, and South African Minister of Transport Fikile Mbalula.

Fifth: A draft memorandum of understanding regarding the study of establishing a joint investment fund between the Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar bin Ibrahim Al-Khorayef and Patel.

Sixth: A memorandum of understanding between the Government of the Kingdom and the Government of South Africa for technical cooperation in the fields of agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture between Al-Khorayef and South Africa Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Angela Thoko Didiza.

Seventh: A memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the field of social development between Al-Khorayef and Patel.

Eighth: A cooperation agreement between the Kingdom and the Republic of South Africa in maritime transport between the Minister of Transport and Logistics Services, Eng. Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser and South Africa Minister of Transport, Fikile Mbalula.

Ninth: A memorandum of understanding between the government of the Kingdom and the government of South Africa on the mutual recognition of seafarers' certificates between the Minister of Transport and Logistics Services, Eng. Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser and South Africa Minister of Transport, Fikile Mbalula.

Tenth: A memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the field of health between the Minister of Health, Fahd bin Abdurrahman Al-Jalajil, and Patel.

Eleventh: A technical cooperation program between the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) and the South African Standards Office (SAB) between the Governor of SASO, Dr. Saad bin Othman Al-Qasabi and Patel.

Twelfth: A memorandum of understanding between the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) in the Kingdom and the Armaments Corporation of South Africa for cooperation in the field of military acquisition between the Governor of GAMI, Eng. Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al-Ohali and the CEO of the Armaments Corporation of South Africa, Solomzi Mbada.

Thirteenth: A draft memorandum of understanding between the Saudi Export-Import Bank and the Export Credit Insurance Company in South Africa between the CEO of the Saudi Export-Import Bank, Saad bin Abdulaziz Al-Khalb, and Director General of Trade, Industry and Competition in South Africa Shabir Khan.

Fourteenth: A draft memorandum of understanding between the Saudi Geological Survey and Mintech Center for Research and Mineral Technology for cooperation in the fields of earth sciences between the Deputy Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources for Mining Affairs, Eng. Khalid bin Saleh Al-Mudaifer and the CEO of Mintech Center for Research and Mineral Technology in South Africa, Dr. Molavi Mutoko.

Fifteenth: A draft memorandum of understanding between the Saudi Geological Survey Authority and the Geosciences Council for cooperation in earth sciences between the CEO of the Saudi Geological Survey Authority, Eng. Abdullah bin Muftar Al-Shamrani, and the CEO of the Geosciences Council in South Africa, Mosa Mabuza.

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Saudi Leadership Offers Condolences to Bangladesh on Death of Former PM Khaleda Zia

An aerial view shows mourners gathered for the funeral ceremony of Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia at the Parliament House premises in Dhaka on December 31, 2025 a day after her death. (AFP)
An aerial view shows mourners gathered for the funeral ceremony of Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia at the Parliament House premises in Dhaka on December 31, 2025 a day after her death. (AFP)
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Saudi Leadership Offers Condolences to Bangladesh on Death of Former PM Khaleda Zia

An aerial view shows mourners gathered for the funeral ceremony of Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia at the Parliament House premises in Dhaka on December 31, 2025 a day after her death. (AFP)
An aerial view shows mourners gathered for the funeral ceremony of Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia at the Parliament House premises in Dhaka on December 31, 2025 a day after her death. (AFP)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent on Thursday a cable of condolences to Bangladesh’s President Mohammed Shahabuddin on the death of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.

He extended his sincere condolences and sympathy to the president and the family of the deceased.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent Shahabuddin a similar cable.

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Pakistan Supports Saudi Arabia, Welcomes Regional Efforts to De-escalate Situation in Yemen

The Pakistani flag is seen in Islamabad. AP file photo
The Pakistani flag is seen in Islamabad. AP file photo
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Pakistan Supports Saudi Arabia, Welcomes Regional Efforts to De-escalate Situation in Yemen

The Pakistani flag is seen in Islamabad. AP file photo
The Pakistani flag is seen in Islamabad. AP file photo

Pakistan has confirmed its support for Yemen’s unity and territorial integrity, and for all efforts aimed at achieving lasting peace and stability in the country.

The Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement issued Wednesday that Pakistan strongly opposes any unilateral actions taken by any Yemeni party that escalate the situation, undermine peace efforts, and threaten peace and stability in Yemen and the region.

The statement said Pakistan welcomes regional efforts to de-escalate the situation and maintain peace and stability in Yemen, expresses its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia, and reaffirms its commitment to the Kingdom’s security.

It added that Pakistan maintains its strong support for resolving the Yemen issue through dialogue and diplomacy, and hopes that the Yemeni people and regional powers will work together to reach a comprehensive and lasting settlement of the issue and safeguard regional stability.

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Saudi-Palestinian Discussions Focus on Gaza, the West Bank

The Saudi Foreign Minister met on Wednesday in Riyadh with Vice President of the State of Palestine and Vice Chairman of the PLO's Executive Committee. SPA
The Saudi Foreign Minister met on Wednesday in Riyadh with Vice President of the State of Palestine and Vice Chairman of the PLO's Executive Committee. SPA
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Saudi-Palestinian Discussions Focus on Gaza, the West Bank

The Saudi Foreign Minister met on Wednesday in Riyadh with Vice President of the State of Palestine and Vice Chairman of the PLO's Executive Committee. SPA
The Saudi Foreign Minister met on Wednesday in Riyadh with Vice President of the State of Palestine and Vice Chairman of the PLO's Executive Committee. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Wednesday in Riyadh with Vice President of the State of Palestine and Vice Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Hussein Al Sheikh.

During the meeting, they discussed developments in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including the dire humanitarian conditions facing Gaza residents, ongoing Israeli violations of the ceasefire, and Israeli escalation in the West Bank. They stressed the importance of the unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid.

The two sides also underlined the need for the release of Palestinian Authority funds, the protection of the Palestinian banking system, and commitment to implementing the comprehensive peace plan put forward by US President Donald Trump.

The meeting highlighted Saudi Arabia’s support for the reform program launched by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and praised the efforts of the US president.

The two sides affirmed the importance of connecting Gaza to the West Bank and continuing efforts, in coordination with brotherly countries and international partners, to ensure the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including the realization of an independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital.

The meeting was attended by Advisor to the Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Prince Musab bin Mohammed Al Farhan and Minister Plenipotentiary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Manal Radwan.