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Saudi Arabia, Italy Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Arabia, Italy Discuss Regional Developments
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Saudi Arabia, Italy Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Arabia, Italy Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and his Italian counterpart, Guido Crosetto, discussed on Tuesday the latest developments in the region and the world.

Earlier, an official reception was held in Rome for Prince Khalid bin Salman during which the national anthems of both countries were played and the honor guard was displayed. The ministers then exchanged greetings with each other's country delegations.

Crosetto hosted a luncheon in honor of Prince Khalid.

Both ministers also held an extensive bilateral meeting in the presence of delegations from both ministries, discussing Saudi-Italian relations. They explored prospects for defense cooperation and means to develop it in line with the aspirations of the leadership of both countries.

The two sides also discussed the latest developments in the region and the world, as well as topics of mutual interest.

Saudi Ambassador to Italy Prince Faisal bin Sattam bin Abdulaziz, the Chief of General Staff General Fayyad bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, Assistant Minister of Defense for Executive Affairs Khalid bin Hussein Biyari and a number of officials attended the reception.

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Saudi Arabia Urges Syria Sanctions Relief at Talks with Regional, EU Diplomats

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Saudi Foreign Ministry)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Saudi Foreign Ministry)
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Saudi Arabia Urges Syria Sanctions Relief at Talks with Regional, EU Diplomats

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Saudi Foreign Ministry)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Saudi Foreign Ministry)

Saudi Arabia on Sunday called for the lifting of sanctions on Syria after meetings with top diplomats from the Middle East and Europe that focused on the war-ravaged country's future.

"We stressed the importance of lifting unilateral and international sanctions imposed on Syria, as their continuation hinders the aspirations of the Syrian people to achieve development and reconstruction," Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said after Sunday's talks concluded in Riyadh.
The agenda included a meeting of Arab officials as well as a broader gathering that also included Türkiye, France, the European Union and the United Nations.
Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, who led the main opposition group in the alliance that overthrew Bashar Al-Assad, is pushing for sanctions relief. His administration is represented at the Riyadh talks by Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani.

This month Saudi Arabia sent food, shelter and medical supplies to Syria by land and by plane.

"We also emphasized the importance of continuing to provide various forms of humanitarian and economic support, as well as efforts to build the capacity of the Syrian state, achieve stability, and facilitate reconstruction," Prince Faisal said in his statement.

"This includes creating a conducive environment for the return of Syrian refugees."