Saudi FM Discusses Political Solution in Syria with UN Envoy

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (SPA)
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Saudi FM Discusses Political Solution in Syria with UN Envoy

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (SPA)

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Wednesday a telephone call from United Nations envoy to Syria Geir Pedersen.

The officials discussed means to reach a political solution to the crisis in Syria and the envoy’s efforts to that end.

Prince Faisal underscored the Kingdom’s keenness on exerting all efforts to reach a political solution that maintains Syria’s unity, security, stability and Arab identity, as well as achieves prosperity for its people.



King Salman Orders Saudi Officials to Aid Iranian Pilgrims

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
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King Salman Orders Saudi Officials to Aid Iranian Pilgrims

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued a directive to the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to ensure that Iranian Hajj pilgrims receive all necessary support until it is safe for them to return home.

The directive came in light of the current circumstances facing Iran and based on a proposal by Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the Saudi Press Agency reported.