Gulf-Morocco Meeting Scheduled for March to Strengthen Strategic Partnership

Nasser Bourita receives Jasem Al-Budaiwi in Rabat (GCC).
Nasser Bourita receives Jasem Al-Budaiwi in Rabat (GCC).
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Gulf-Morocco Meeting Scheduled for March to Strengthen Strategic Partnership

Nasser Bourita receives Jasem Al-Budaiwi in Rabat (GCC).
Nasser Bourita receives Jasem Al-Budaiwi in Rabat (GCC).

The General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Thursday extended an official invitation to Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita to attend a meeting with his GCC counterparts on March 6, 2025, in Saudi Arabia. The meeting will focus on bolstering the strategic partnership between the two sides, as directed by their leaders.
The invitation was delivered during a meeting between Bourita and GCC Secretary-General Jasem Al-Budaiwi, who is on an official visit to Rabat to enhance Gulf-Moroccan relations. The two officials discussed the latest developments on regional and international fronts.
Their talks covered key areas of mutual interest, particularly the ongoing cooperation between the GCC and Morocco in political and economic fields under the joint action plan. They also explored ways to further strengthen these ties and achieve their full potential.
Al-Budaiwi commended Moroccan King Mohammed VI’s commitment to the strong and strategic bonds between his country and the Gulf at all levels. He underscored the importance of the special strategic partnership highlighted in the 45th GCC Summit Declaration.
In a press conference, the Secretary-General noted that the Gulf-Moroccan partnership has produced an ambitious joint action plan spanning various sectors, which is being implemented by a bilateral committee.
He reiterated the GCC’s unwavering stance and resolutions supporting Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara, its security, stability, and territorial integrity, referring to UN Security Council Resolution 2756, adopted on October 31, regarding the Moroccan Sahara.

 

 



No Damage as Quake Strikes Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Region 

No damage was reported from the earthquake. (SPA)
No damage was reported from the earthquake. (SPA)
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No Damage as Quake Strikes Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Region 

No damage was reported from the earthquake. (SPA)
No damage was reported from the earthquake. (SPA)

An earthquake struck Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Region on Wednesday.

Spokesperson for the Saudi Geological Survey (SGS) Tariq Aba Al-Khail said no damage casualties were reported in the 4.0-magnitude quake.

The earthquake resulted from tectonic stresses from the collision of the Arabian and Eurasian geological plates in the Zagros Mountains of Iran, which activated existing faults in the Earth's crust in Eastern Region of the Kingdom, he said.


Saudi FM Meets with Key Figures from Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies to Discuss Cooperation 

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with the officials in Riyadh. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with the officials in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Saudi FM Meets with Key Figures from Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies to Discuss Cooperation 

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with the officials in Riyadh. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with the officials in Riyadh. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met in Riyadh with Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies Prince Turki bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz, along with members of the Oxford Centre’s board of trustees.

During the meeting, they reviewed areas of cooperation in intellectual and cultural initiatives aimed at fostering dialogue, promoting tolerance, coexistence, and mutual understanding, and supporting efforts to advance moderation and centrism, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Wednesday.


Saudi, Malaysian FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties 

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (EPA file)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (EPA file)
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Saudi, Malaysian FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties 

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (EPA file)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (EPA file)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held telephone talks on Tuesday with his Malaysian counterpart Mohamad Haji Hasan.

They discussed bilateral relations between their countries, the latest developments, and issues of common interest.