Saudi Navy Participates in 'Naseem Al Bahr 15' Exercise with Pakistan

The drill aims to boost military cooperation and coordination between the two navies across all aspects of naval warfare operations, including planning, execution and evaluation. (Saudi Defense Ministry)
The drill aims to boost military cooperation and coordination between the two navies across all aspects of naval warfare operations, including planning, execution and evaluation. (Saudi Defense Ministry)
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Saudi Navy Participates in 'Naseem Al Bahr 15' Exercise with Pakistan

The drill aims to boost military cooperation and coordination between the two navies across all aspects of naval warfare operations, including planning, execution and evaluation. (Saudi Defense Ministry)
The drill aims to boost military cooperation and coordination between the two navies across all aspects of naval warfare operations, including planning, execution and evaluation. (Saudi Defense Ministry)

Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) are participating in the bilateral naval exercise "Naseem Al Bahr 15" alongside the Pakistan Navy in the Arabian Sea, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Tuesday.

The drill aims to boost military cooperation and coordination between the two navies across all aspects of naval warfare operations, including planning, execution and evaluation.

The RSNF are participating with His Majesty's ships and a helicopter, while the Pakistan Navy is participating with naval ships, boats, and submarines, supported by the Pakistan Air Force.

Exercise commander Rear Admiral Saleh bin Abdullah Al-Amri emphasized that the Naseem Al Bahr 15 exercise aims to bolster the combat efficiency of conducting naval operations in the areas of surface, air, and subsurface warfare, as well as irregular warfare and humanitarian operations.

It also aims to raise the efficiency of participants in carrying out maritime security operations, protecting waterways and exercising the right to visit and inspection, he added.



Kuwait Includes 8 Lebanese Hospitals on 'Terror' List

Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
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Kuwait Includes 8 Lebanese Hospitals on 'Terror' List

Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA

Kuwait's foreign ministry issued on Sunday a circular indicating that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.”

Lebanon's health ministry expressed surprise and said it would seek clarification.

It said it received the Kuwaiti statement "with great surprise", adding it had not been provided with "any information or notification from any Kuwaiti entity about this matter.”

"The hospitals mentioned in the statement are registered with the syndicate of private hospitals in Lebanon and carry out their role in providing treatment and health services to all Lebanese without exception," the ministry statement said.

It called the facilities "an essential part of the Lebanese health system,” and said it would contact the relevant authorities to request clarification and "protect Lebanon's health system.”

It noted that "Kuwait has numerous joint projects with the ministry... and has been among the most prominent countries that have stood by the health system during the successive crises that Lebanon has faced.”

The latest move was "unprecedented and inconsistent" with the Gulf country's usual approach, it added.


Saudi and Guatemalan FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA
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Saudi and Guatemalan FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart Carlos Ramiro Martínez in Riyadh.

During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and discussed developments of mutual interest.


Faisal bin Farhan, Barrack Discuss Developments in Syria

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)
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Faisal bin Farhan, Barrack Discuss Developments in Syria

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Sunday with US Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack in Riyadh.

During the meeting, they reviewed developments in Syria.