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Saudi Arabia Inaugurates National Defense University

Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman is seen at the inauguration ceremony. (Saudi Defense Ministry)
Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman is seen at the inauguration ceremony. (Saudi Defense Ministry)
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Saudi Arabia Inaugurates National Defense University

Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman is seen at the inauguration ceremony. (Saudi Defense Ministry)
Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman is seen at the inauguration ceremony. (Saudi Defense Ministry)

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman inaugurated on Monday the National Defense University, formerly the Saudi Armed Forces Command and Staff College.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by several senior Saudi officials, including Chief of the General Staff Gen. Fayyadh Al-Ruwaili, who said the university was the crowning achievement of the process of developing the Defense Ministry.

The university will help support the capabilities of the national security system through professional military education.

The Defense Ministry will continue to forge ahead in implementing the directives of the Saudi leadership in line with Saudi Vision 2030, added Al-Ruwaili.

It will continue to modernize military education institutions and invest in human capital, which are the cornerstones of the Defense Ministry to achieve cohesion with the other national forces, he went on to say.

The inauguration of the university will "pave the way for a new phase and professional military education in the Kingdom."

Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman at the inauguration ceremony. (Saudi Defense Ministry)

It will work as a research hub to support decisions and resolve problems and provide high level services to society according to the best standards, stressed Al-Ruwaili.

The National Defense University aims to achieve academic and professional excellence, qualify professional national security cadres and carry out scientific research in national defense and security. It will also organize cultural and awareness events related to national security.

The Saudi Armed Forces Command and Staff College boasts a rich history dating back to 1958, when it was established as "the institute of great officers". Its mission was to train and qualify Saudi Arabian Army officers for command and staff duties.

Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman is seen at the inauguration ceremony. (Saudi Defense Ministry)

Over the years, the institute underwent several name changes: "the institute of senior officers" and "the Saudi command and staff college", reflecting its evolving role and expanding scope.

For over six decades, the Armed Forces Command and Staff College played a pivotal role in shaping military thought in Saudi Arabia, under the slogan "Science, Thought, Planning". It has provided military education and training to a distinguished group of officers from the Saudi Armed Forces, other military and security sectors, and from other nations.

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Albudaiwi Praises International Coalition for a Two-State Solution to Grant Palestinians Their Legitimate Rights

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi - SPA
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi - SPA
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Albudaiwi Praises International Coalition for a Two-State Solution to Grant Palestinians Their Legitimate Rights

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

The Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, praised the launch of the International Coalition for a Two-State Solution, expressing hope that this coalition will help grant the Palestinian people their legitimate rights to establish their state and live in peace and security.
This statement was made during his speech at the ministerial meeting titled "The Situation in Gaza and Implementing the Two-State Solution as a Path to Just Peace," organized by the Arab League, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the European Union, and Norway, on Thursday, September 26, 2024, on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, USA.
Albudaiwi noted that holding this important event comes at an extremely critical time, as the situation in Gaza has reached one of the most severe humanitarian crises of our modern era. He emphasised the GCC's commitment to supporting all efforts aimed at alleviating the immense suffering of the Palestinian people, SPA reported.
He called for decisive action from the international community in light of the ongoing crimes committed by Israeli occupation forces in Gaza, whose victims are the beleaguered Palestinian people, suffering from severe shortages of essential supplies, destruction of infrastructure, and loss of innocent lives, the majority of whom are women and children.
"These actions represent a blatant violation of international humanitarian law, and those responsible for these violations must be held accountable," he stated.
During his speech, the GCC Secretary General also commended the ministerial committee formed by the extraordinary Arab-Islamic summit for its significant diplomatic efforts in garnering international support for a ceasefire, ending the Israeli aggression in Gaza, and enhancing recognition of the Palestinian state while ensuring the flow of humanitarian aid to the neediest populations.
He expressed gratitude to all countries that have recognized the State of Palestine, urging other nations to take this step to affirm their commitment to international justice and support the Palestinian people's right to self-determination and the establishment of their independent state. Moreover, he renewed the GCC's call for an international conference that includes all relevant parties to end the occupation and ensure the establishment of an independent Palestinian state within the borders of 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital. He emphasized that this solution is the only way to achieve peace and stability for both Palestinians and Israelis.
He pointed out that the international community must recognise that the continued expansion of Israeli settlements and repeated violations of Islamic holy sites, particularly Al Aqsa Mosque, exacerbate tensions in the region. "These practices not only threaten the prospects for peace but also constitute violations of international law, complicating the path toward a two-state solution, which remains the only viable option for achieving a just, lasting, and comprehensive peace," Albudaiwi said.
In conclusion, he asserted that the time has come to turn words into actions, and the international community has a moral and legal obligation to take decisive steps, not only to provide immediate relief to Gaza but also to ensure a just and lasting peace. "The GCC stands ready to cooperate with all parties to achieve these goals," he concluded.