Saudi-Turkish Parliamentary Friendship Committee Meets in Riyadh

The meeting was attended by members of both parliamentary groups, including representatives from the Shura Council and the Turkish-Saudi Parliamentary Friendship Group. (SPA)
The meeting was attended by members of both parliamentary groups, including representatives from the Shura Council and the Turkish-Saudi Parliamentary Friendship Group. (SPA)
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Saudi-Turkish Parliamentary Friendship Committee Meets in Riyadh

The meeting was attended by members of both parliamentary groups, including representatives from the Shura Council and the Turkish-Saudi Parliamentary Friendship Group. (SPA)
The meeting was attended by members of both parliamentary groups, including representatives from the Shura Council and the Turkish-Saudi Parliamentary Friendship Group. (SPA)

The Saudi-Turkish Parliamentary Friendship Committee of the Shura Council, chaired by Committee Chairman and Shura Council member Dr. Ibrahim bin Mohammed Al-Qannas, convened in Riyadh for a meeting with its counterpart from the Turkish Grand National Assembly, led by Committee Chairman Nureddin Nebati.

The meeting was attended by members of both parliamentary groups, including representatives from the Shura Council and the Turkish-Saudi Parliamentary Friendship Group, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Monday.

Talks focused on issues of mutual interest between Saudi Arabia and Türkiye. Officials reviewed cooperation across various fields and explored avenues for strengthening joint efforts and parliamentary collaboration.

Particular emphasis was placed on fostering closer ties between the Shura Council and the Turkish Grand National Assembly to support broader frameworks of cooperation.

Discussions also covered shared interests in various sectors, reflecting the commitment of both nations to deepening their strategic partnership.



Albudaiwi Condemns Iranian Attack on UAE Tanker in the Strait of Hormuz

UAE flag (Asharq Al-Awsat)
UAE flag (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Albudaiwi Condemns Iranian Attack on UAE Tanker in the Strait of Hormuz

UAE flag (Asharq Al-Awsat)
UAE flag (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi condemned, in the strongest terms, the treacherous attacks that targeted a national carrier affiliated with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) while it was passing through the Strait of Hormuz, SPA reported.

The secretary-general affirmed that the continuation of these brutal Iranian attacks, targeting ships passing through the Strait, constitutes piracy and a serious threat to the security of maritime routes and straits, and represents a flagrant violation of the relevant Security Council resolutions, foremost among them resolution No. 2817.

Albudaiwi expressed the GCC’s full solidarity with the United Arab Emirates and its support for all measures it takes to preserve its sovereignty, security, and stability.


Saudi Foreign Minister, Egyptian Counterpart Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah/File Photo
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah/File Photo
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Saudi Foreign Minister, Egyptian Counterpart Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah/File Photo
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah/File Photo

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call on Monday from Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Dr. Badr Abdelatty.

During the call they discussed the latest developments in the region and stressed the importance of continuing bilateral coordination and consultation in this regard.


GCC Secretary-General Meets with Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA
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GCC Secretary-General Meets with Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister

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

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi met on Sunday with Uzbekistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Bakhtiyor Saidov at the General Secretariat headquarters in Riyadh.

During the meeting, they reviewed the strategic relations between the GCC and Central Asian states. They also discussed ways to strengthen GCC-Uzbekistan relations and enhance investment and economic cooperation.

Additionally, they exchanged views on international and regional issues, including developments related to Iran and their implications for regional security, underlining the significance of intensifying joint efforts to enhance stability both regionally and globally.