Saudi, Egyptian FMs Review Bilateral Ties, Regional Developments

The Saudi and Egyptian delegations meet in Cairo on Tuesday. (SPA)
The Saudi and Egyptian delegations meet in Cairo on Tuesday. (SPA)
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Saudi, Egyptian FMs Review Bilateral Ties, Regional Developments

The Saudi and Egyptian delegations meet in Cairo on Tuesday. (SPA)
The Saudi and Egyptian delegations meet in Cairo on Tuesday. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks in Cairo on Tuesday with his Egyptian counterpart Dr. Badr Abdelatty.

They reviewed relations in various fields and explored ways to support and strengthen them to align with the aspirations of the leaderships and peoples of both countries.

Prince Faisal was in Cairo to attend the 162nd Arab Ministerial Meeting.

Prince Faisal and Abdelatty discussed the final preparations for the launch of the Saudi-Egyptian Coordination Council, chaired by Saudi Crown Prince, and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

The FMs addressed intensifying efforts on regional and international issues of common interest, particularly the crisis in the Gaza Strip.

The talks were attended by Saudi Ambassador to Egypt Saleh Al-Hussaini and Adviser to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed Al-Yahya.

While in Cairo, Prince Faisal also met with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan.

He also took part in the meeting of the Arab Ministerial Working Group on Supporting Somalia in Confronting the Assault on its Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity.



GCC Welcomes UN Resolution Seeking ICJ Advisory Opinion on Israel’s Aid Obligations in Palestinian Territories

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 Welcomes UN Resolution Seeking ICJ Advisory Opinion on Israel’s Aid Obligations in Palestinian Territories

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 Mohamed Albudaiwi expressed his appreciation for the United Nations General Assembly's adoption of a resolution introduced by the Kingdom of Norway, in collaboration with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and several other nations. The resolution calls for an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Israel's legal obligations regarding the actions of the United Nations and other states in their support of Palestinians in the occupied Palestinian territories.
According to a press release issued by the GCC General Secretariat on Saturday, Albudaiwi highlighted that the adoption of this resolution clearly underscores the international consensus in favor of supporting the Palestinian people as they confront the challenges they face. He emphasized that the resolution reaffirms global backing for the legitimate right of Palestinians to self-determination and to establish an independent state, ensuring the protection and respect of all their fundamental rights, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Albudaiwi also emphasized the final statement issued by the 45th GCC Supreme Council in December 2024, which reaffirmed the centrality of the Palestinian cause and called for an end to the Israeli occupation. He reiterated the GCC's unwavering support for Palestinian sovereignty over all occupied territories and urged all nations to complete the procedures for recognizing the State of Palestine.
Additionally, Albudaiwi called for urgent collective action to secure a lasting solution that guarantees the establishment of an independent Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in line with the Arab Peace Initiative and relevant international resolutions.