Saudi Arabia Underscores Principles of Dialogue, Coexistence

King Salman chairs the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh. (SPA)
King Salman chairs the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Underscores Principles of Dialogue, Coexistence

King Salman chairs the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh. (SPA)
King Salman chairs the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh. (SPA)

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday the Kingdom’s stance that calls for spreading the principles of dialogue, tolerance and coexistence and shunning hatred and extremism.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh.

The ministers reviewed the latest regional and international developments, underlining the Kingdom’s call for tolerance and dialogue.

They were briefed on the messages received by King Salman and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, from the presidents of Gambia and Chad.

They reviewed the Kingdom’s latest efforts on the political and economic levels over the past week, most notably its role in bolstering international cooperation in various fields and finding innovative and joint solutions to global challenges.

The government hailed the Kingdom’s participation at the World Economic Forum in Davos where it highlighted the progress it has made in achieving Vision 2030.

Saudi officials at Davos also highlighted the Kingdom’s effective international contributions and initiatives aimed at supporting the stability and growth of the global economy.

The government underlined the outcomes of the 13th meeting of the Saudi-Swiss joint economic committee that was held in Zurich and the signing of agreements aimed at expanding cooperation between the countries and seizing opportunities in various fields.



GCC Sec-Gen Condemns Israeli Minister's Storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque as Blatant Violation

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi
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GCC Sec-Gen Condemns Israeli Minister's Storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque as Blatant Violation

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi stressed that the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by an Israeli minister and several extremist settlers constitutes a blatant violation of Islamic sanctities and reflects the occupation forces’ intent to continue destabilizing security and stability in the Palestinian territories, SPA reported.
Albudaiwi pointed out that these repeated incursions by settlers and Israeli officials into the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque represent a serious breach of international law and the existing historical and legal status quo of Jerusalem and its sanctities.
He highlighted that this act is a clear and blatant violation of the sanctity of Al-Aqsa Mosque, a provocation to the sentiments of Muslims, and an escalation that exacerbates tensions in the region, pushing the situation into a continuous cycle of violence.