US Confirms Strategic Partnership with Saudi Arabia

The United States and Saudi Arabia's flags are seen on Makkah Road (Reuters)
The United States and Saudi Arabia's flags are seen on Makkah Road (Reuters)
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US Confirms Strategic Partnership with Saudi Arabia

The United States and Saudi Arabia's flags are seen on Makkah Road (Reuters)
The United States and Saudi Arabia's flags are seen on Makkah Road (Reuters)

The United States has once again expressed its keenness to maintain its 80-years strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia.

NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby reiterated in an interview with Al-Arabiya channel that Saudi Arabia is a "strategic partner" of the United States, recalling that the bilateral relations date back to more than 80 years.

Kirby asserted that the US was keen to perpetuate this relationship in a way that served the interests of its people and their national security.
cover all issues that fall in line with the interest of the two countries and their peoples.

The commander of the US Central Command (CENTCOM), General Michael Corella, recently announced that the US-Saudi military relations are robust, adding that they are essential for permanent security and stability in the Middle East region.

The White House has repeatedly reiterated Biden's appreciation for the Saudi leadership, stressing that the Kingdom has been a strategic partner of the United States for nearly eight decades.

White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre lauded Saudi Arabia's support for the UN-brokered truce in Yemen and the expansion of regional economic and security cooperation, including deterring Iranian threats.



MWL Condemns Attacks on UAE Embassy in Damascus

The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
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MWL Condemns Attacks on UAE Embassy in Damascus

The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
The Muslim World League (MWL) logo

The Muslim World League (MWL) strongly condemned the attacks targeting the UAE Embassy and the residence of its head of mission in the Syrian capital, Damascus, the Saudi Press Agency said on Sunday.

In a statement, the Muslim World League reiterated its firm rejection and condemnation of attacks and acts of sabotage against civilian and diplomatic facilities and their personnel, emphasizing that such acts constitute violations of international laws and agreements that guarantee their protection.


Saudi Crown Prince Congratulates Prime Minister of Thailand on Re-Election

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Crown Prince Congratulates Prime Minister of Thailand on Re-Election

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, sent a cable of congratulations to Anutin Charnvirakul on his re-election as Prime Minister of Thailand, the Saudi Press Agency reported Sunday.

The Crown Prince expressed his best wishes for continued success to the Thai prime minister and for further progress and prosperity to the friendly people of the Kingdom of Thailand.


Saudi FM Holds Talks with Pakistani, Kuwaiti, and Latvian Counterparts to Discuss Latest 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 FM Holds Talks with Pakistani, Kuwaiti, and Latvian Counterparts to Discuss Latest 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 held separate phone calls on Sunday with his counterparts from Pakistan, Kuwait and Latvia to review the latest developments in the region, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.

In a phone call with Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, the two ministers discussed ongoing developments and stressed the importance of continued coordination and consultation.

In a separate phone call with Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, the Saudi Minister discussed the developments in the region and the joint efforts undertaken in this regard.

The Saudi minister also discussed the latest developments with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia Baiba Braze.