Egypt, Oman Stress Keenness on Bolstering Ties

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi receives Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said at the al-Ittihadiya Presidential Palace in Cairo on Sunday. (Egyptian presidency)
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi receives Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said at the al-Ittihadiya Presidential Palace in Cairo on Sunday. (Egyptian presidency)
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Egypt, Oman Stress Keenness on Bolstering Ties

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi receives Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said at the al-Ittihadiya Presidential Palace in Cairo on Sunday. (Egyptian presidency)
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi receives Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said at the al-Ittihadiya Presidential Palace in Cairo on Sunday. (Egyptian presidency)

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said stressed on Sunday their determination to boost bilateral ties and reinforce cooperation in various fields.

Sisi received on Sunday Sultan Haitham at the al-Ittihadiya Presidential Palace in Cairo where a formal reception was held in his honor.

Spokesman for the Presidency Ahmed Fahmy stated that Sisi welcomed the royal as an honored guest of Egypt, wishing him success in continuing the comprehensive development path and achieving Vision Oman 2040.

Sisi praised the historic and friendly relations between Egypt and Oman, adding that they have always been based on solidarity and cooperation.

Egypt is keen to boost its ties with Oman to serve the interests of the peoples of both countries and the Arab world, Sisi stressed.

For his part, Sultan Haitham lauded the special Egyptian-Omani relations as well as the fraternal bonds the two nations have shared throughout history.

He voiced his keenness to bolster ongoing cooperation with Egypt and to open new horizons for their relations in various fields, building on the positive outcomes achieved in this regard during Sisi’s visit to Muscat in June 2022.

They praised the ongoing growth in trade between their countries and discussed exchanging expertise to achieve institutional development.

They discussed ways to modernize administrative apparatuses and work mechanisms by implementing governance and digitization, said the Egyptian statement.

They agreed on the need to exert intense efforts to settle existing crises in a way that safeguards the supreme interests of the Arab peoples and preserves their resources and gains.

The leaders exchanged views on regional and international developments in line with their constant consultations and coordination and their efforts to achieve regional stability and security, particularly in light of the huge threats facing the region and a number of Arab countries.



Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attack on Islamabad Mosque

File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT
File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attack on Islamabad Mosque

File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT
File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom’s strong condemnation of the terrorist bombing that targeted a mosque on Friday in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries.

The ministry reaffirmed the Kingdom’s firm rejection of attacks on places of worship, the intimidation of innocent civilians, and the shedding of innocent blood, stressing Saudi Arabia’s solidarity with Pakistan against all forms of violence, extremism, and terrorism.

It also extended condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, as well as to the government and people of Pakistan, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.

A suicide blast at a mosque in Pakistan's capital Islamabad killed at least 31 people and wounded scores more during Friday prayers.


MWL Denounces Mosque Bombing in Pakistan’s Capital

The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
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MWL Denounces Mosque Bombing in Pakistan’s Capital

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

The Muslim World League (MWL) condemned the terrorist bombing that targeted a mosque in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, the Saudi Press Agency said Saturday.

In a statement, MWL Secretary-General and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Mohammed Al-Issa denounced the attack as a grave crime that violates all religious and humanitarian values, stressing the sanctity of human life and places of worship.

He reaffirmed the MWL’s rejection of violence and terrorism in all forms and expressed full solidarity with Pakistan in safeguarding its security and stability. Al-Issa also offered condolences to the victims’ families and the Pakistani people, praying for mercy for the deceased and a swift recovery for the injured.

A suicide blast at a mosque in Pakistan's capital Islamabad killed at least 31 people and wounded scores more during Friday prayers.


Arab, Slovenia FMs Discuss Gaza Peace Efforts

The foreign ministers meet in Ljubljana on Friday. (SPA)
The foreign ministers meet in Ljubljana on Friday. (SPA)
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Arab, Slovenia FMs Discuss Gaza Peace Efforts

The foreign ministers meet in Ljubljana on Friday. (SPA)
The foreign ministers meet in Ljubljana on Friday. (SPA)

The foreign minister of several Arab countries and Slovenia met in Ljubljana on Friday to discuss efforts to boost regional and international security and stability, with focus on the Gaza Strip.

The meeting was attended by Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi, Egyptian FM Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Bahraini FM Abdullatif Al-Zayani, and Qatari FM Sultan Al Muraikhi and Slovenian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon.

The FMs stressed the need to respect and fully implement the Gaza ceasefire agreement. They discussed the need to deliver sufficient and sustainable humanitarian aid to the enclave.

They tackled efforts to ensure the success of the peace plan launched by US President Donald Trump, and progress towards the establishment of an independent and sovereign Palestinian state within the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, based on the two-state solution.

The ministers discussed the situation in the occupied West Bank, stressing the need to halt illegal unilateral Israeli measures there and Israeli violations against Islamic and Christian holy sites in occupied Jerusalem, which are deepening tensions and undermining all de-escalation efforts.

The ministers commended Slovenia's support for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people and its recognition of the State of Palestine based on the two-state solution.

The talks also addressed developments in the region, ways to reduce tensions through negotiation and dialogue, and efforts to resolve the Russian-Ukrainian crisis.