Saudi Govt Hails Kingdom's Support to Afghanistan with over 1 Billion Riyals throughout the Decades

King Salman chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)
King Salman chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)
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Saudi Govt Hails Kingdom's Support to Afghanistan with over 1 Billion Riyals throughout the Decades

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

The Saudi government praised on Tuesday the Kingdom for offering over a billion riyals in support to Afghanistan throughout the decades.

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

Saudi Arabia last week offered a grant of 30 million dollars to support the Afghanistan Humanitarian Trust Fund, as an extension of its relief efforts towards the country that have topped a billion riyals over the decades.

The Kingdom has offered relief bridges to Afghanistan in recent months and supported it with various development projects.

At the beginning of the meeting, King Salman expressed his gratitude to God almighty for helping the Kingdom overcome the coronavirus pandemic, which led to the announcement this week of the lifting of all restrictions related to the disease in the country.

The cabinet approved tasking the minister of energy or his representative to hold talks with Jordan over a draft cooperation agreement in the energy fields between the kingdoms.

It also approved a memorandum of understanding signed between Saudi Arabia and Iraq over linking their power networks and a cooperation agreement between Saudi Arabia and Greece in maritime transportation.



Saudi Permanent Representative to Arab League Meets with Palestinian Counterpart

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Photo by SPA
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Saudi Permanent Representative to Arab League Meets with Palestinian Counterpart

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA

Saudi Permanent Representative to the Arab League Ambassador Abdulaziz Al-Matar met in Cairo on Monday with Permanent Representative of the State of Palestine to the Arab League Ambassador Muhannad Al-Aklouk, SPA reported.

During the meeting, they exchanged cordial talks and discussed a number of issues of mutual interest within the framework of strengthening cooperation and coordination between the two sides.


Saudi Crown Prince, Chinese President Discuss Regional Developments

Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia welcoming the Chinese President to the Kingdom during a previous visit. (SPA)
Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia welcoming the Chinese President to the Kingdom during a previous visit. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince, Chinese President Discuss Regional Developments

Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia welcoming the Chinese President to the Kingdom during a previous visit. (SPA)
Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia welcoming the Chinese President to the Kingdom during a previous visit. (SPA)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinpin.

At the outset of the call, the strategic relations between Saudi Arabia and China were discussed, along with a review of existing areas of cooperation between the two friendly countries and ways to further strengthen and develop them across a number of sectors.

The two leaders discussed the latest developments in the region and their security and economic repercussions at both regional and international levels, SPA reported.

They also addressed efforts aimed at de-escalation and enhancing security and stability in the region, particularly with regard to maritime security and its economic repercussions, as well as its impact on global vital supplies.

The Chinese president emphasized the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open to navigation in a manner that serves the interests of regional countries and the international community, and contributes to lasting stability in the region.


King of Bahrain Assigns Crown Prince to Hold to Account Those who ‘Betrayed the Nation’

Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. (BNA)
Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. (BNA)
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King of Bahrain Assigns Crown Prince to Hold to Account Those who ‘Betrayed the Nation’

Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. (BNA)
Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. (BNA)

Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa declared on Sunday that the state “will proceed firmly” in addressing the consequences of the US-Israeli war on Iran, including Tehran’s attacks on the Gulf.

As he received senior officials, King Hamad revealed that Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has been assigned with implementing “comprehensive and decisive measures, including the introduction of programs to resolve any gaps that have been identified in the defense or economic sectors,” reported Bahrain’s state news agency BNA.

King Hamad directed the immediate launch “of the legal measures against those who have betrayed the nation or undermined its security and stability, alongside a review of cases relating to entitlement to Bahraini citizenship, with the appropriate legal procedures to be applied accordingly.”

“The situation remains sensitive and calls for steadfast adherence to national responsibility and the safeguarding of the homeland with no tolerance for negligence or dereliction of duty,” he warned.

“The nation deserves the utmost sacrifice,” he added, stressing that Bahrain “will remain committed to its positions advocating the resolution of crises through peaceful means and diplomatic efforts, in a manner that serves the interests of the peoples of the region and the world.”

King Hamad also expressed pride in the achievements of Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad in advancing government work and driving further development across various sectors.