UAE Leaders Congratulate President of China on Re-Election

China's President Xi Jinping (C) walks past delegates as he prepares to vote during the third plenary session of the National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 10, 2023. (AFP)
China's President Xi Jinping (C) walks past delegates as he prepares to vote during the third plenary session of the National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 10, 2023. (AFP)
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UAE Leaders Congratulate President of China on Re-Election

China's President Xi Jinping (C) walks past delegates as he prepares to vote during the third plenary session of the National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 10, 2023. (AFP)
China's President Xi Jinping (C) walks past delegates as he prepares to vote during the third plenary session of the National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 10, 2023. (AFP)

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent on Friday a message of congratulations to Xi Jinping on his re-election as President of China, reported the UAE's state news agency WAM.

Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum also sent a similar message.

Xi was awarded a third five-year term as the nation's president Friday by National People's Congress. He was also unanimously named commander of the People's Liberation Army.



Saudi, Lebanese FMs Discuss Developments in Lebanon

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with his Lebanese counterpart Abdallah Bou Habib in New York. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with his Lebanese counterpart Abdallah Bou Habib in New York. (SPA)
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Saudi, Lebanese FMs Discuss Developments in Lebanon

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with his Lebanese counterpart Abdallah Bou Habib in New York. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with his Lebanese counterpart Abdallah Bou Habib in New York. (SPA)

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks in New York on Wednesday with his Lebanese counterpart Abdallah Bou Habib.

Meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, they discussed the latest developments in Lebanon in wake of Israel’s launching of intense strikes against Hezbollah.

They discussed the danger of the conflict in Gaza expanding in the region, stressing the importance of preserving Lebanon’s security and respecting its sovereignty in line with international law.