Salman bin Sultan Arrives in Madinah to Assume his Duties as Governor

Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz in Madinah on Sunday. (SPA)
Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz in Madinah on Sunday. (SPA)
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Salman bin Sultan Arrives in Madinah to Assume his Duties as Governor

Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz in Madinah on Sunday. (SPA)
Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz in Madinah on Sunday. (SPA)

Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz arrived in Madinah on Sunday to assume his duties as governor.

A Royal Decree has been issued to appoint him as Governor of the Madinah city region.

He took the oath of office before Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz last week.

Prince Salman was received upon his arrival in Madinah by Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, special aide to King Salman, Prince Saud bin Khalid al-Faisal, Deputy Governor of Madinah, and several senior civil and military officials.

Prince Salman expressed his pride in his appointment and determination to meet the aspirations of the wise leadership in Madinah, which is witnessing a development renaissance in all fields.

He later visited the Prophet’s Mosque where he performed prayers at the Rawdah.



GCC Secretary-General Congratulates Aoun on Winning Lebanese Presidential Election

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi
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GCC Secretary-General Congratulates Aoun on Winning Lebanese Presidential Election

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi extended his congratulations to Joseph Aoun on his election as president of the Lebanese Republic.
Albudaiwi extended his heartfelt wishes for Aoun’s success in meeting the aspirations of the Lebanese people, particularly in achieving stability, prosperity, and development. He also emphasized the GCC's commitment to further strengthening the longstanding and historic relations between the Council and Lebanon.
Albudaiwi reaffirmed the GCC's unwavering stance, as outlined in the final statement of the 46th Extraordinary Meeting of the GCC Ministerial Council, in support of the Lebanese people.
He emphasized the Council's continued commitment to Lebanon’s sovereignty, security, and stability, along with its steadfast support for the Lebanese Armed Forces in safeguarding the country’s borders.

Albudaiwi also highlighted the critical importance of fully implementing United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701, which aims to restore lasting security and stability in Lebanon and ensure respect for its territorial integrity.
He reiterated the importance of the Lebanese government exercising full control over all Lebanese territories, in line with the relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions and the provisions of the Taif Agreement.