Arab Parliament Lauds Saudi Initiative to Provide Vaccines to Poor Countries

Arab Parliament Lauds Saudi Initiative to Provide Vaccines to Poor Countries
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Arab Parliament Lauds Saudi Initiative to Provide Vaccines to Poor Countries

Arab Parliament Lauds Saudi Initiative to Provide Vaccines to Poor Countries

The Arab Parliament hailed Thursday the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for negotiating with companies producing COVID-19 vaccines with an aim to provide them to low-income countries, such as Yemen and African states.

President of the Arab Parliament Adel bin Abdulrahman Al-Asoumi said the Saudi initiative, under the leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, is an extension of the Saudi humanitarian role to support friendly countries impacted by the pandemic.

The Kingdom, "as an active member of the international community, continues to play a humanitarian role by extending aid to countries devastated by wars and natural catastrophes,” he said.

The head of the Arab Parliament also praised the efforts of the Saudi government, led by King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in facing the coronavirus pandemic, and its transparency in announcing the daily infections, in addition to the Saudi sense of responsibility to protect all citizens, including nationals and residents.

He also praised the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) for its role in achieving worldwide peace, ensuring support for affected groups and working to alleviate human sufferings.

A day earlier, Asoumi commended projects implemented by the Kingdom to help refugees, as well as services that KSrelief provides for Yemenis living in camps.



Kuwait Includes 8 Lebanese Hospitals on 'Terror' List

Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
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Kuwait Includes 8 Lebanese Hospitals on 'Terror' List

Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA

Kuwait's foreign ministry issued on Sunday a circular indicating that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.”

Lebanon's health ministry expressed surprise and said it would seek clarification.

It said it received the Kuwaiti statement "with great surprise", adding it had not been provided with "any information or notification from any Kuwaiti entity about this matter.”

"The hospitals mentioned in the statement are registered with the syndicate of private hospitals in Lebanon and carry out their role in providing treatment and health services to all Lebanese without exception," the ministry statement said.

It called the facilities "an essential part of the Lebanese health system,” and said it would contact the relevant authorities to request clarification and "protect Lebanon's health system.”

It noted that "Kuwait has numerous joint projects with the ministry... and has been among the most prominent countries that have stood by the health system during the successive crises that Lebanon has faced.”

The latest move was "unprecedented and inconsistent" with the Gulf country's usual approach, it added.


Saudi and Guatemalan FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA
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Saudi and Guatemalan FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart Carlos Ramiro Martínez in Riyadh.

During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and discussed developments of mutual interest.


Faisal bin Farhan, Barrack Discuss Developments in Syria

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)
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Faisal bin Farhan, Barrack Discuss Developments in Syria

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Sunday with US Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack in Riyadh.

During the meeting, they reviewed developments in Syria.