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Saudi Arabia, Syria Discuss Resuming Consular Services

The Saudi Foreign Ministry building. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The Saudi Foreign Ministry building. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Arabia, Syria Discuss Resuming Consular Services

The Saudi Foreign Ministry building. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The Saudi Foreign Ministry building. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

The Saudi Foreign Ministry revealed on Thursday that talks are ongoing with Syria over resuming consular services.

A source at the ministry told Al-Ekhbariyah television that the talks stem from Riyadh’s keenness on facilitating the services for the Saudi and Syrian people.

Officials from both countries are discussing the matter.

The sources added that the resumption of consular services will pave the way for the re-establishment of relations between Saudi Arabia and Syria.

Other sources said a vote on reinstating Syria’s membership at the Arab League would be possible after Damascus mends its relations with Arab countries.

Saudi Arabia will host the next Arab League summit.

Syria’s membership has been a point of contention at ahead of past summit in recent years.

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GCC Secretary-General Condemns Iranian Attack on Kuwaiti Military Camp

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi
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GCC Secretary-General Condemns Iranian Attack on Kuwaiti Military Camp

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi condemned in the strongest terms the brutal Iranian attack on a camp belonging to the Kuwaiti Armed Forces, which resulted in the injury of 10 of its personnel, SPA reported.

Albudaiwi affirmed that this treacherous Iranian attack is clear evidence of its hostile intent toward the State of Kuwait and the GCC countries, and constitutes a grave violation of the sovereignty of Kuwait and a blatant assault on military facilities belonging to the Kuwaiti Armed Forces.

He added that this attack represents a serious escalation affecting the security and stability of the region.

The GCC secretary-general also expressed the GCC’s full solidarity with the State of Kuwait and its support for all measures it takes to preserve its sovereignty, security, and stability, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.

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Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Talks with Palestinian Vice President

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA
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Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Talks with Palestinian Vice President

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met with Vice President of the State of Palestine and Vice Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization Hussein Al Sheikh at the ministry's headquarters in Riyadh on Monday, SPA reported.

The meeting addressed the latest developments in Gaza and the West Bank, ways to enhance cooperation, and regional developments and efforts to address them.

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Iranian Attacks on Kuwaiti Military Camp and Infrastructure

Saudi Arabia Condemns Iranian Attacks on Kuwaiti Military Camp and Infrastructure
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Iranian Attacks on Kuwaiti Military Camp and Infrastructure

Saudi Arabia Condemns Iranian Attacks on Kuwaiti Military Camp and Infrastructure

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia condemns in the strongest terms the heinous Iranian attacks targeting a camp belonging to the Kuwaiti Armed Forces, as well as a power and water desalination plant in the State of Kuwait, which resulted in injuries to a number of Kuwaiti Armed Forces personnel, SPA reported.

The Kingdom emphasizes that these cowardly attempts by Iran and its blatant conduct toward the countries of the region confirm the continuation of an unjustifiable hostile approach under any circumstances.

Such actions constitute a clear violation of international laws and norms, as well as the principles of good neighborliness, and risk further escalation in the region.

The Kingdom expresses its sincere wishes for a swift recovery to the injured, and prays for the continued safety and security of Kuwait, its leadership and people.