Saudi Arabia Stresses Commitment to Oil Market Stability

King Salman chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
King Salman chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Stresses Commitment to Oil Market Stability

King Salman chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
King Salman chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday the Kingdom's commitment to the stability of the global oil market.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh.

The ministers reviewed the telephone call received by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman from French President Emmanuel Macron. They tackled regional and international developments, notably the war in Ukraine and its impact on the energy markets.

The Kingdom stressed its keenness on the stability of the oil markets and its commitment to the OPEC+ agreement.

The government underlined the statement by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) that supported international efforts aimed at ending the escalation in Ukraine through dialogue and diplomacy so that security and stability can be restored and a political solution can be reached.

The cabinet highlighted the Kingdom's Founding Day that was celebrated last week. It thanked world leaders for congratulating Saudi Arabia on the occasion, which celebrates the history and unification of the nation.

The ministers underscored the Kingdom's remarks at the Munich Security Conference where it expressed its support to efforts aimed at ensuring the security and stability of the Middle East and world.

It stressed its backing to working with international partners to resolve the crisis in Yemen through reaching a comprehensive ceasefire and political solution based on the three references: the Gulf initiative, outcomes of the national dialogue and United Nations Security Council resolution 2216.

The cabinet welcomed the Security Council's designation of the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen as terrorist and its expansion of the weapons embargo on Yemen to include all Houthis. It hoped that the move would put an end to the militias' terrorist actions and neutralize their danger against the Yemeni people and international security and peace.



Mohammed bin Salman Receives Hillary Clinton in Riyadh

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton meet in Riyadh on Wednesday. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton meet in Riyadh on Wednesday. (SPA)
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Mohammed bin Salman Receives Hillary Clinton in Riyadh

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton meet in Riyadh on Wednesday. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton meet in Riyadh on Wednesday. (SPA)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Wednesday.

They exchanged cordial talks during their meeting.

Clinton was a keynote speaker at the fifth edition of the Real Estate Future Forum that was held in Riyadh from January 26 to 28.


Saudi, Kuwaiti Defense Ministers Discuss Boosting Cooperation

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz meets with his Kuwaiti counterpart Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz meets with his Kuwaiti counterpart Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)
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Saudi, Kuwaiti Defense Ministers Discuss Boosting Cooperation

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz meets with his Kuwaiti counterpart Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz meets with his Kuwaiti counterpart Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz held talks in Riyadh on Tuesday with his Kuwaiti counterpart Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah.

The ministers discussed relations between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait and explored ways to strengthen and develop bilateral defense cooperation.

They also tackled regional developments and issues of mutual interest.

The meeting was attended by Saudi Deputy Minister of Defense Prince Abdulrahman bin Ayyaf, Chief of General Staff General Fayyadh Al-Ruwaili, and Advisor to the Minister of Defense for Intelligence Affairs Hisham bin Saif.

Representing Kuwait were Al-Farwaniya Governor Sheikh Athbi Nasser Al-Athbi Al-Sabah, Mubarak Al Kabeer Governor and Hawalli acting Governor Sheikh Sabah Bader Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, and several other officials.


Saudi Arabia: Won't Allow Our Airspace to Be Used in Attack on Iran

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia: Won't Allow Our Airspace to Be Used in Attack on Iran

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. (SPA)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, stressed on Tuesday that Riyadh respects Tehran's sovereignty and that the Kingdom will not allow its airspace or territories to be used in any military operation against Iran.

In a telephone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, he underlined Saudi Arabia's support for any efforts that would help resolve disputes through dialogue with the aim to bolster regional security and stability.

Pezeshkian said his talks with the Crown Prince tackled developments in Iran and discussions about its nuclear file.

He expressed his gratitude to Saudi Arabia's firm stance in respecting Iran's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

He also hailed Crown Prince Mohammed's role and efforts in achieving security and stability in the region.