GCC, OIC Condemn Suicide Bombing in Bajaur, Pakistan

Relatives gather inside a ward of bomb blast victims at a hospital in Bajaur district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province on July 31, 2023. (Photo by Abdul MAJEED / AFP)
Relatives gather inside a ward of bomb blast victims at a hospital in Bajaur district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province on July 31, 2023. (Photo by Abdul MAJEED / AFP)
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GCC, OIC Condemn Suicide Bombing in Bajaur, Pakistan

Relatives gather inside a ward of bomb blast victims at a hospital in Bajaur district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province on July 31, 2023. (Photo by Abdul MAJEED / AFP)
Relatives gather inside a ward of bomb blast victims at a hospital in Bajaur district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province on July 31, 2023. (Photo by Abdul MAJEED / AFP)

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned on Monday the suicide bombing in Bajaur, northwest Pakistan, which killed more than 40 and injured over 100 people.
GCC Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi said in a statement: "The GCC rejects all forms of violence, extremism and terrorism that aim to destabilize security and stability, and are inconsistent with human values and principles”, SPA said.
OIC Secretary General Hissein Brahim Taha also strongly condemned this "heinous crime" and reaffirmed the OIC’s stand in solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, which works to combat extremism and terrorism.
Both offered condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the government and people of Pakistan, and wished speedy recovery to the injured.



Saudi Minister of Interior, King of Jordan Discuss Security Cooperation

Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz and Jordan’s King Abdullah II meet in Amman. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz and Jordan’s King Abdullah II meet in Amman. (SPA)
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Saudi Minister of Interior, King of Jordan Discuss Security Cooperation

Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz and Jordan’s King Abdullah II meet in Amman. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz and Jordan’s King Abdullah II meet in Amman. (SPA)

Upon the directive of the Saudi leadership, Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz held talks on Wednesday with Jordan’s King Abdullah II in Amman.

The meeting, also attended by Jordan's Crown Prince Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II, reviewed bilateral relations and ongoing security cooperation between their countries.

The meeting was attended by Saudi Assistant Minister of Interior Dr. Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al-Falih, Saudi Ambassador to Jordan Naif bin Bandar Al-Sudairi, Jordan’s Minister of Interior Mazen Abdullah Hilal Al-Faraya and Director of the King's Office Alaa Batayneh.

Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud earlier held official talks with Al-Faraya aimed at boosting security cooperation between their countries.

Al-Faraya emphasized the deep-rooted and strategic ties between Saudi Arabia and Jordan under the leadership of King Abdullah II.

For his part, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud commended the concerted efforts of security agencies in both ministries, particularly in fortifying border security and combating drug trafficking.  

Discussions centered on strengthening existing security cooperation and exploring topics of mutual concern.