UAE Congratulates Bahrain, Israel on Normalization

The national flags of the UAE and Israel flutter along a highway following the agreement to formalize ties between the two countries, in Netanya, Israel August 17, 2020. (Reuters)
The national flags of the UAE and Israel flutter along a highway following the agreement to formalize ties between the two countries, in Netanya, Israel August 17, 2020. (Reuters)
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UAE Congratulates Bahrain, Israel on Normalization

The national flags of the UAE and Israel flutter along a highway following the agreement to formalize ties between the two countries, in Netanya, Israel August 17, 2020. (Reuters)
The national flags of the UAE and Israel flutter along a highway following the agreement to formalize ties between the two countries, in Netanya, Israel August 17, 2020. (Reuters)

The United Arab Emirates on Friday welcomed the decision by Bahrain and Israel to establish relations, which it said it hoped would have a positive effect on the climate for peace and cooperation in the region and around the world.

"The move represents a significant step towards an era of security and prosperity ... (and) would expand the scope of economic, cultural, scientific, and diplomatic avenues of cooperation," the UAE foreign ministry said in a statement.

The UAE will on Sept. 15 normalize ties with Israel, which was announced last month. Bahrain and Israel will sign a declaration the same day.



Saudi, Iranian FMs Discuss De-escalation Efforts in Phone Call

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
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Saudi, Iranian FMs Discuss De-escalation Efforts in Phone Call

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, the Saudi Press Agency reported Friday.

During the phone conversation, the ministers discussed current developments and measures to de-escalate tensions to help restore security and stability in the region, SPA said.


Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Phone Talks with Kuwaiti, Venezuelan Counterparts

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 Holds Phone Talks with Kuwaiti, Venezuelan Counterparts

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, held phone talks with his Kuwaiti counterpart, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, the Saudi Press Agency said on Thursday.

The two officials discussed the latest regional developments and ongoing efforts to enhance security and stability in the region.

The Saudi minister also received a phone call from Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil Pinto, during which they reviewed bilateral relations and exchanged views on issues of mutual interest.


Saudi Arabia, UK Say they Support Efforts to Strengthen Region's Security

Saudi Crown and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud meets with British PM Keir Starmer in Jeddah. SPA
Saudi Crown and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud meets with British PM Keir Starmer in Jeddah. SPA
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Saudi Arabia, UK Say they Support Efforts to Strengthen Region's Security

Saudi Crown and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud meets with British PM Keir Starmer in Jeddah. SPA
Saudi Crown and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud meets with British PM Keir Starmer in Jeddah. SPA

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, met on Thursday with British PM Keir Starmer in Jeddah, reaffirming support for all efforts aimed at consolidating regional stability.

During the meeting, they reviewed the historical relations between the two countries and discussed ways to further strengthen their strategic partnership across various fields.

They also addressed the latest developments in the region and the world, and their security and economic implications.

Both sides affirmed their support for all efforts to strengthen the region's security and stability. A number of issues of mutual interest were also discussed.

Several officials from both sides attended the meeting.