Saudi Leadership Directs KSrelief to Provide Aid to Flood Victims in Libya

Flooding aftermath is seen in Derna, Libya, Thursday, Sept.14, 2023. (AP)
Flooding aftermath is seen in Derna, Libya, Thursday, Sept.14, 2023. (AP)
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Saudi Leadership Directs KSrelief to Provide Aid to Flood Victims in Libya

Flooding aftermath is seen in Derna, Libya, Thursday, Sept.14, 2023. (AP)
Flooding aftermath is seen in Derna, Libya, Thursday, Sept.14, 2023. (AP)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, directed on Thursday the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) to provide food and shelter assistance to people affected by the floods in Libya.

Advisor at the Royal Court and KSrelief Supervisor General Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Rabeeah stressed that the aid is an extension of the continuous support of the government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince to stand by all brotherly and friendly countries during various circumstances and ordeals.

Al Rabeeah said KSrelief will provide assistance to the Libyan people in coordination with the Libyan Red Crescent and several other international humanitarian organizations.

He expressed his sincere gratitude to King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed for their noble and steadfast positions, which reflect the ongoing humanitarian commitment of Saudi Arabia in aiding the afflicted and needy worldwide during various crises and hardships.



Saudi Crown Prince, Swiss President Discuss Cooperation between their Countries

The Saudi Crown Prince and the Swiss President meet in Jeddah (SPA)
The Saudi Crown Prince and the Swiss President meet in Jeddah (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince, Swiss President Discuss Cooperation between their Countries

The Saudi Crown Prince and the Swiss President meet in Jeddah (SPA)
The Saudi Crown Prince and the Swiss President meet in Jeddah (SPA)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met in Jeddah on Thursday with Swiss President Guy Parmelin.

They reviewed aspects of Saudi-Swiss cooperation across various fields and identified promising opportunities to develop it, particularly in investment.

They also discussed issues of mutual interest, recent developments in the region and the world, and coordinated efforts on these issues.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz; Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah; Minister of State, Member of the Cabinet, and National Security Advisor Dr. Musaed Al-Aiban; Governor of the Public Investment Fund Yasir Al-Rumayyan; Minister of Investment Fahad Al-Saif; and Saudi Ambassador to Switzerland Abdulrahman A-Dawood.

From the Swiss side, the meeting was attended by State Secretary for Economic Affairs Helene Budliger; Swiss Ambassador to the Kingdom Yasmine Chatila; National Security Advisor Gabriel Luchinger; and a number of officials.


Saudi Crown Prince, Japanese PM Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
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Saudi Crown Prince, Japanese PM Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a phone call on Thursday from Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

The Crown Prince and Takaichi reviewed relations and discussed ways to strengthen cooperation across various fields.

They also addressed the latest regional developments, and their security and economic implications on the region and the world.

The discussion further covered efforts to de-escalate tensions, enhance regional security and stability, and ensure maritime security, along with its economic impact and implications for global supply chains.


Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands Discuss Efforts to Maintain Security of Int’l Waterways

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met in Riyadh on Wednesday with his Dutch counterpart (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met in Riyadh on Wednesday with his Dutch counterpart (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands Discuss Efforts to Maintain Security of Int’l Waterways

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met in Riyadh on Wednesday with his Dutch counterpart (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met in Riyadh on Wednesday with his Dutch counterpart (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has discussed with Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs Tom Berendsen efforts to keep international waterways safe, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

During the meeting held in Riyadh on Wednesday, the two sides reviewed areas of bilateral cooperation between the two countries and exchanged views on regional developments, SPA said.

The Dutch side reiterated its condemnation of Iran's attacks on the Kingdom and several countries in the region. They also discussed joint efforts to maintain the security and safety of international waterways, the news agency added.