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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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Saudi Arabia’s KSrelief Delivers 35,000 Tons of Global Aid in 2025

This extensive initiative reflects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's steadfast commitment to humanitarian values and international solidarity - SPA
This extensive initiative reflects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's steadfast commitment to humanitarian values and international solidarity - SPA
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Saudi Arabia’s KSrelief Delivers 35,000 Tons of Global Aid in 2025

This extensive initiative reflects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's steadfast commitment to humanitarian values and international solidarity - SPA
This extensive initiative reflects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's steadfast commitment to humanitarian values and international solidarity - SPA

During 2025, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) delivered over 35,000 tons of food, shelter, and medical supplies to 61 countries worldwide using 1,182 trucks, 89 ships, and 41 aircraft, ensuring that aid reached crisis-affected regions across the globe, SPA reported.

This extensive initiative reflects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's steadfast commitment to humanitarian values and international solidarity.

Through KSrelief, the Kingdom continues to play a leading role in alleviating human suffering and upholding the dignity of vulnerable populations, reinforcing its position as a top global donor.

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Saudi Arabia Welcomes Ceasefire Agreement between Syrian Government, SDF

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa shakes hands with Mazloum Abdi, commander of the "Syrian Democratic Forces" in Damascus, March 10, 2025 (SANA)
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa shakes hands with Mazloum Abdi, commander of the "Syrian Democratic Forces" in Damascus, March 10, 2025 (SANA)
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Saudi Arabia Welcomes Ceasefire Agreement between Syrian Government, SDF

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa shakes hands with Mazloum Abdi, commander of the "Syrian Democratic Forces" in Damascus, March 10, 2025 (SANA)
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa shakes hands with Mazloum Abdi, commander of the "Syrian Democratic Forces" in Damascus, March 10, 2025 (SANA)

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's welcome of the statement issued by the Syrian government regarding the ceasefire agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), under a comprehensive agreement that includes the integration of the self-administration institutions into the Syrian state institutions.

In a statement issued on Friday, the ministry said that the Kingdom hopes that this comprehensive agreement will contribute to supporting Syria's path towards peace, security, and stability, fulfilling the aspirations of the brotherly Syrian people and strengthening their national unity, SPA reported.

The Kingdom also reiterated its full support for all efforts exerted by the Syrian government to preserve the nation's sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.

The statement added that the Kingdom commends the responsiveness of the Syrian government and the SDF to the Kingdom's efforts, as well as the efforts of the United States to consolidate de-escalation and reach this agreement.

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Saudi Defense Minister Meets Senior US Officials In Washington

Saudi Defense Minister met senior US officials in Washington. (SPA)
Saudi Defense Minister met senior US officials in Washington. (SPA)
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Saudi Defense Minister Meets Senior US Officials In Washington

Saudi Defense Minister met senior US officials in Washington. (SPA)
Saudi Defense Minister met senior US officials in Washington. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met on Friday at the White House in Washington, D.C., with US Secretary of State and Acting National Security Advisor Marco Rubio, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, the Saudi Press Agency said.

During the meeting, they reviewed the strategic relations between the two friendly countries, explored prospects for the Saudi-American partnership and ways to strengthen and develop it, and discussed ongoing efforts to establish peace both in the region and globally.

The meeting was attended by Saudi Ambassador to the US Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Chief of General Staff Lieutenant General Fayyad Al-Ruwaili, and other senior officials.