Foreign Minister Heads Saudi Arabia’s Delegation to UN General Assembly 

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah attends the coordination meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Contact Group, in Amman, Jordan, 18 September 2024. (EPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah attends the coordination meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Contact Group, in Amman, Jordan, 18 September 2024. (EPA)
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Foreign Minister Heads Saudi Arabia’s Delegation to UN General Assembly 

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah attends the coordination meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Contact Group, in Amman, Jordan, 18 September 2024. (EPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah attends the coordination meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Contact Group, in Amman, Jordan, 18 September 2024. (EPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah departed Thursday evening for New York City, United States, to lead the Kingdom's delegation participating in 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

The Kingdom's delegation includes Saudi Ambassador to the United States Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz and a group of ministers, including Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Cabinet Member, and Climate Envoy Adel Al-Jubeir, Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman Alfadley, Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha, and Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Alibrahim.

Additionally, Adviser to the Royal Court and Supervisor General of King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) Abdullah Al Rabeeah, Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs and General Supervisor of the Public Diplomacy Deputyship Abdulrahman Al-Rassi, and Permanent Representative of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations Abdulaziz Alwasil are part of the delegation.

Prince Faisal and the Kingdom's delegation will engage in several official meetings, aiming to boost multilateral international work and discuss developments on regional and international fronts.

The meetings will also address efforts to establish global security and peace and joint efforts to achieve sustainable development goals.

The delegation will hold bilateral meetings with representatives of brotherly and friendly countries, in addition to officials from several international organizations participating in this year’s session on the sidelines of the General Assembly.



MWL Condemns Terrorist Attack Near Palmyra, Syria

MWL Condemns Terrorist Attack Near Palmyra, Syria
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MWL Condemns Terrorist Attack Near Palmyra, Syria

MWL Condemns Terrorist Attack Near Palmyra, Syria

The Muslim World League (MWL) condemned the terrorist attack targeting Syrian security forces and US troops near the city of Palmyra in the Syria, SPA reported.

In a statement on Sunday, MWL Secretary-General and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Mohammed Al-Issa condemned the attack, reaffirming the MWL’s rejection of violence and terrorism in all forms.

He extended his sincere condolences to the families of the victims and the injured, expressing full solidarity with Syria in confronting threats to its security and stability.


GCC Secretary-General Holds Talks with Chinese Foreign Minister

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. GCC
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. GCC
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GCC Secretary-General Holds Talks with Chinese Foreign Minister

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. GCC
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. GCC

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China Wang Yi at the General Secretariat headquarters in Riyadh on Sunday.

During the meeting, the two sides reviewed cooperation between the GCC and China within the approved fields of the Joint Action Plan (2023–2027). They also discussed the progress of negotiations on the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), emphasizing the importance of overcoming obstacles in preparation for its signing in the coming period, SPA reported.

The GCC secretary-general praised China's supportive stance on the Palestinian cause, which contributes to enabling the brotherly Palestinian people to obtain their legitimate rights. He also expressed appreciation for China's significant efforts in supporting security and stability in the region.

For his part, the Chinese foreign minister valued the GCC states' regional and international positions and their support for China on various issues of mutual interest.


Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attack on Syrian and US Security Forces

Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attack on Syrian and US Security Forces
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attack on Syrian and US Security Forces

Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attack on Syrian and US Security Forces

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expressed the Kingdom’s condemnation of the terrorist attack that targeted Syrian security forces and the United States of America during a joint counterterrorism field patrol near Palmyra, resulting in casualties and injuries, SPA reported. 

The Kingdom extends its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and to the governments of the Syrian Arab Republic and the United States of America, and conveys its heartfelt wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured.