Riyadh Hosts Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council on Wednesday

The Preparatory Committee for the Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council in Riyadh (BNA)
The Preparatory Committee for the Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council in Riyadh (BNA)
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Riyadh Hosts Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council on Wednesday

The Preparatory Committee for the Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council in Riyadh (BNA)
The Preparatory Committee for the Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council in Riyadh (BNA)

The Preparatory Committee for the Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council convened on Monday to discuss the preparations for the third meeting of the Council to be held in Riyadh.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Bahraini Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa will co-chair the meeting scheduled for Wednesday.
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif al Zayani co-chaired the preparatory committee’s meeting.
The meeting reviewed the Council's progress and provided updates on the outcomes of its subsidiary committees. They also discussed bilateral and multilateral coordination regarding matters of mutual interest.
At the opening of the meeting, Prince Faisal lauded the achievements and initiatives of the Council's taskforce and sub-committees, noting they would contribute to boosting joint action, wishing the Council's upcoming meeting every success.
Zayani praised the sincere dedication of Saudi Arabia in unifying Arab and Islamic efforts to support the Palestinian cause and end the war in the Gaza Strip.
The Minister also hailed the Kingdom's endeavors to host Arab summits with international blocs to enhance cooperation and unify efforts facing global political, security, and economic challenges.
The committee addressed the preparations for the third meeting of the Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council, discussed the topics on the agenda, including the draft agreements and memoranda of understanding to be signed, in addition to the new initiatives that will be submitted to the Council to approve it.
At the end of the meeting, the heads of the preparatory committee from both sides signed the minutes of the meeting.
The meeting was attended by Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed al-Jadaan, Minister of State and Cabinet Member for Shura Council Affairs Essam bin Saeed and Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry for Political Affairs Saud al-Sati.
The Bahraini delegation included Cabinet Affairs Minister Hamad al-Maliki, Undersecretary of the Finance and National Economy Ministry Yousif Humood, Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Sheikh Ali bin Abdul Rahman bin Ali Al Khalifa, Director-General of the Foreign Ministry Talal al Ansari, and several other officials.



Saudi Arabia, Estonia to Expand Bilateral Relations

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna (Saudi Foreign Ministry)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna (Saudi Foreign Ministry)
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Saudi Arabia, Estonia to Expand Bilateral Relations

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna (Saudi Foreign Ministry)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna (Saudi Foreign Ministry)

Saudi Arabia and Estonia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance political consultations and strengthen their bilateral relations.
The agreement was made after a meeting between Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna in Tallinn on Wednesday.
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas later met with Prince Faisal to discuss the current cooperation and explore ways to expand it. They also talked about recent regional and international developments and efforts to address them.
Prince Faisal announced in a joint press conference with his Estonian counterpart that the new MoU on political consultations will strengthen coordination and cooperation between the two countries.
He emphasized their efforts to enhance economic, cultural, and technological ties, as well as boost trade, investment, and innovation.
The Saudi minister also mentioned that their talks covered various issues, including shared challenges, the Gaza conflict, and finding a peaceful resolution to the Russia-Ukraine war.
He commended Estonia for supporting the UN resolution on Palestine’s membership, calling it a crucial step towards a two-state solution.

Prince Faisal highlighted that trade between Saudi Arabia and Estonia reached $72 million last year, with Saudi exports at $21 million and imports from Estonia at $51 million. He expressed optimism for further economic growth.
The Saudi Foreign Ministry reported that Prince Faisal’s meeting with Tsahkna focused on strengthening bilateral relations in various sectors and increasing coordination on issues of mutual interest.