Saudi, French Foreign Ministers Discuss Ongoing Escalation in Gaza

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan attends an Arab League extraordinary meeting in Cairo on October 11, 2023. (Photo by Khaled DESOUKI / AFP)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan attends an Arab League extraordinary meeting in Cairo on October 11, 2023. (Photo by Khaled DESOUKI / AFP)
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Saudi, French Foreign Ministers Discuss Ongoing Escalation in Gaza

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan attends an Arab League extraordinary meeting in Cairo on October 11, 2023. (Photo by Khaled DESOUKI / AFP)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan attends an Arab League extraordinary meeting in Cairo on October 11, 2023. (Photo by Khaled DESOUKI / AFP)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has discussed the ongoing military escalation in and around Gaza in a telephone call with his French counterpart, Catherine Colonna.

The two ministers discussed on Thursday the plight of unarmed civilians and the importance of the international community taking action to halt military operations and protect civilians.

Prince Faisal underscored the necessity of adherence to international humanitarian law by allowing access to food and relief supplies to Gaza and ending the siege.

He also stressed that a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian cause is the only way to ensure security and stability.



Kuwait Includes 8 Lebanese Hospitals on 'Terror' List

Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
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Kuwait Includes 8 Lebanese Hospitals on 'Terror' List

Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA

Kuwait's foreign ministry issued on Sunday a circular indicating that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.”

Lebanon's health ministry expressed surprise and said it would seek clarification.

It said it received the Kuwaiti statement "with great surprise", adding it had not been provided with "any information or notification from any Kuwaiti entity about this matter.”

"The hospitals mentioned in the statement are registered with the syndicate of private hospitals in Lebanon and carry out their role in providing treatment and health services to all Lebanese without exception," the ministry statement said.

It called the facilities "an essential part of the Lebanese health system,” and said it would contact the relevant authorities to request clarification and "protect Lebanon's health system.”

It noted that "Kuwait has numerous joint projects with the ministry... and has been among the most prominent countries that have stood by the health system during the successive crises that Lebanon has faced.”

The latest move was "unprecedented and inconsistent" with the Gulf country's usual approach, it added.


Saudi and Guatemalan FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA
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Saudi and Guatemalan FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart Carlos Ramiro Martínez in Riyadh.

During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and discussed developments of mutual interest.


Faisal bin Farhan, Barrack Discuss Developments in Syria

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)
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Faisal bin Farhan, Barrack Discuss Developments in Syria

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Sunday with US Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack in Riyadh.

During the meeting, they reviewed developments in Syria.