Saudi Arabia Expresses Concern for Unity and Sovereignty of Somalia

The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Saudi Arabia Expresses Concern for Unity and Sovereignty of Somalia

The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia affirmed its deep concern for the unity of the Federal Republic of Somalia and its sovereignty over its entire territory, SPA said on Friday.
Saudi Arabia has stressed the need to adhere to the principles of good neighborliness, give priority to wisdom, spare the region from increasing tension and conflicts, and work on everything that would preserve the security and stability of the region, in a way that contributes to enhancing cooperation and integration between the countries of the region.



Saudi-sponsored US-Russia Talks Kick off in Riyadh

Officials are seen at the talks between the United States and Russia at the Diriyah Palace in Riyadh on Tuesday. (Reuters)
Officials are seen at the talks between the United States and Russia at the Diriyah Palace in Riyadh on Tuesday. (Reuters)
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Saudi-sponsored US-Russia Talks Kick off in Riyadh

Officials are seen at the talks between the United States and Russia at the Diriyah Palace in Riyadh on Tuesday. (Reuters)
Officials are seen at the talks between the United States and Russia at the Diriyah Palace in Riyadh on Tuesday. (Reuters)

Talks between the United States and Russia kicked off in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Tuesday.

Sponsored by the Kingdom, the talks aim to improve ties between the two nations and are part of Riyadh’s ongoing efforts to promote global security and peace.

The meeting at the Diriyah Palace was attended by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Rubio was accompanied by US national security adviser Mike Waltz and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, while Lavrov sat next to the Kremlin's foreign affairs adviser, Yuri Ushakov.

Also present was Saudi Minister of State, Member of the Cabinet and National Security Adviser Dr. Musaed bin Mohammed Al-Aiban.