Saudi Crown Prince Discusses Economic Cooperation with Los Angeles Mayor

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Los Angeles. (SPA)
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Los Angeles. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince Discusses Economic Cooperation with Los Angeles Mayor

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Los Angeles. (SPA)
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Los Angeles. (SPA)

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, held talks on Tuesday with the Mayor of Los Angeles Eric Garcetti.

The two officials discussed opportunities for economic cooperation as part of Saudi Vision 2030.

The meeting was attended by Saudi Ambassador to the United States Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and the delegation accompanying the Crown Prince on his official visit to the US.



Albudaiwi Condemns Iranian Attack on UAE Tanker in the Strait of Hormuz

UAE flag (Asharq Al-Awsat)
UAE flag (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Albudaiwi Condemns Iranian Attack on UAE Tanker in the Strait of Hormuz

UAE flag (Asharq Al-Awsat)
UAE flag (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi condemned, in the strongest terms, the treacherous attacks that targeted a national carrier affiliated with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) while it was passing through the Strait of Hormuz, SPA reported.

The secretary-general affirmed that the continuation of these brutal Iranian attacks, targeting ships passing through the Strait, constitutes piracy and a serious threat to the security of maritime routes and straits, and represents a flagrant violation of the relevant Security Council resolutions, foremost among them resolution No. 2817.

Albudaiwi expressed the GCC’s full solidarity with the United Arab Emirates and its support for all measures it takes to preserve its sovereignty, security, and stability.


Saudi Foreign Minister, Egyptian Counterpart Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah/File Photo
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah/File Photo
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Saudi Foreign Minister, Egyptian Counterpart Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah/File Photo
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah/File Photo

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call on Monday from Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Dr. Badr Abdelatty.

During the call they discussed the latest developments in the region and stressed the importance of continuing bilateral coordination and consultation in this regard.


GCC Secretary-General Meets with Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA
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GCC Secretary-General Meets with Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister

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

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi met on Sunday with Uzbekistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Bakhtiyor Saidov at the General Secretariat headquarters in Riyadh.

During the meeting, they reviewed the strategic relations between the GCC and Central Asian states. They also discussed ways to strengthen GCC-Uzbekistan relations and enhance investment and economic cooperation.

Additionally, they exchanged views on international and regional issues, including developments related to Iran and their implications for regional security, underlining the significance of intensifying joint efforts to enhance stability both regionally and globally.