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Saudi Arabia Renews Commitment to Working with Partners to Achieve Aspirations of Palestinians

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Renews Commitment to Working with Partners to Achieve Aspirations of Palestinians

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday the Kingdom’s commitment to working with all partners to achieve the aspirations of the Palestinian people, including the establishment of an independent Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.

The government also stressed the need for the Israeli army to withdraw all of its forces from Gaza and for the reconstruction of the enclave to begin.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh.

He briefed the ministers on the outcomes of his visit to the United States last week, including his talks with President Donald Trump and their underscoring of the historic friendship between Riyadh and Washington that has extended for more than nine decades.

They underlined their strategic partnership and support for joint cooperation that would achieve the aspirations of their countries and peoples. The leaders exchanged views on regional and international developments.

The cabinet hailed the outcomes of the Saudi-US summit that stressed keenness on bolstering relations and elevating them to broader horizons in various fields. The cabinet noted Saudi Arabia and the United States’ signing of a strategic defense agreement and several others that underscore the Kingdom’s trust in the American economy.

The cabinet highlighted the talks in Washington that stressed the importance of establishing peace, security and stability in the region. Crown Prince Mohammed expressed his gratitude to Trump for his efforts in ending the war on Gaza, underlining the importance of implementing the two-state solution so that the Palestinian people can enjoy their legitimate rights.

The cabinet highlighted Trump’s receptiveness to Crown Prince Mohammed’s advice to resolve the war in Sudan and maintaining the country’s unity and ending the suffering of its people.

The cabinet tackled the outcomes of the G20 summit that was hosted by Johannesburg. At the summit, Saudi Arabia expressed its support for efforts to reform the global trade system and bolster a fair multilateral trade system that allows countries to effectively be part of the global economy.

The cabinet reviewed the various global events that were hosted by the Kingdom in the past week, hailing the Cityscape Global conference that was held in Riyadh. The cabinet said the meeting will boost the real estate sector and its contributions to the national economy.

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Faisal bin Farhan Discusses Gaza, Regional Developments in New York Meetings

The Saudi Foreign Minister participates in the coordination meeting of the foreign ministers of the Group of Eight Arab-Islamic States (SPA)
The Saudi Foreign Minister participates in the coordination meeting of the foreign ministers of the Group of Eight Arab-Islamic States (SPA)
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Faisal bin Farhan Discusses Gaza, Regional Developments in New York Meetings

The Saudi Foreign Minister participates in the coordination meeting of the foreign ministers of the Group of Eight Arab-Islamic States (SPA)
The Saudi Foreign Minister participates in the coordination meeting of the foreign ministers of the Group of Eight Arab-Islamic States (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has participated in a coordination meeting of the foreign ministers of the Group of Eight Arab-Islamic States in New York.

Monday’s meeting - held on the sidelines of the High-level Week of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly - addressed the grave deterioration of the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and the escalating violations in the West Bank.

The ministers also discussed ways to unify efforts and positions to mobilize international support for protecting the Palestinian people and advancing their just cause in international forums.

Prince Faisal also took part in the sixth meeting of the Regional Quartet Foreign Ministers, which was also attended by Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Dr. Badr Abdelatty, and Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan.

The Saudi Foreign Minister participates in the sixth meeting of the Regional Quartet Foreign Ministers in New York (SPA)

The meeting addressed regional developments and ways to strengthen coordination and cooperation among the group's member states to help reduce tensions in the region, emphasizing the importance of intensifying diplomatic efforts to limit the repercussions of regional crises and preserve security and stability.

Prince Faisal also met separately with the Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister.

The meeting reviewed the close ties of cooperation between the two countries and discussed the latest regional developments and efforts to contain tensions through diplomatic solutions.

After the meeting, the two ministers signed a mutual exemption agreement from short-stay visa requirements for holders of diplomatic and special passports, aimed at facilitating procedures, strengthening coordination, and expanding areas of cooperation between the two countries.

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs also participated in the ministerial meeting between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and Switzerland.

The Saudi Foreign Minister participates in the ministerial meeting between Gulf countries and Switzerland (SPA)

The meeting addressed topics and issues of mutual interest, and reviewed areas of cooperation and coordination between the GCC states and Switzerland and ways to strengthen them in service of shared interests.

A similar ministerial meeting between the GCC states and France was also held.

The Foreign Minister participates in the ministerial meeting between the GCC states and France (SPA)

The talks, which were attended by Prince Faisal, addressed regional developments and their implications for security and stability in the region, as well as areas of cooperation and coordination between the GCC states and France in addressing current challenges.

The meeting also reviewed key topics and issues of mutual interest on the UN General Assembly agenda.

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GCC Stresses Importance of Elevating Ties with France

Gulf and French officials are seen at the meeting in New York. (GCC)
Gulf and French officials are seen at the meeting in New York. (GCC)
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GCC Stresses Importance of Elevating Ties with France

Gulf and French officials are seen at the meeting in New York. (GCC)
Gulf and French officials are seen at the meeting in New York. (GCC)

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi stressed on Monday that relations between the Gulf states and France are built on a solid strategic partnership, as well as shared interests and visions.

He highlighted the importance of continued efforts to elevate these relations and expand their scope to serve mutual interests, contributing to the support of security, stability, and peace both regionally and globally.

This came during a joint ministerial meeting between the GCC and France, co-chaired by Dr. Abdullatif Al-Zayani, Bahraini Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Jean-Noel Barrot, French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, with the attendance and participation of the GCC foreign ministers, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.

Albudaiwi noted that the meeting comes amid highly sensitive circumstances in the region, pointing to the Iranian attacks targeting vital installations and diplomatic premises that Gulf states have faced since February 28, despite these countries not being a party to the war and having exerted tireless efforts to mediate and contain the escalation.

He stressed the position of the Gulf states calling for ensuring the security and safety of waterways and freedom of international navigation, stressing the need to commit to Security Council Resolution 2817, the return of navigation in the Straits of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb to its status prior to February 28, and the rejection of imposing any unilateral fees or conditions on the right of passage.

Albudaiwi commended France's position rejecting the attacks on Gulf countries, as well as its participation in international efforts aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

On the Palestinian cause, he reaffirmed its centrality, as well as the need to end the Israeli occupation and establishing an independent Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital, according to the Arab Peace Initiative and international resolutions.

Albudaiwi said the partnership between the GCC and France extends beyond addressing current challenges to building a shared vision for a more secure, stable, and prosperous future.

The mutual interests, visions, and political will binding the two sides form a solid foundation for expanding cooperation in political, security, economic, investment, and technological fields, as well as energy, defense, and education, he remarked.

The GCC views France as an important strategic partner, both at the level of Gulf-French and Gulf-European relations, praising Paris' role in supporting and strengthening that partnership, he went on to say.

He said Gulf countries were looking forward to the second Gulf-European Summit, scheduled to be held in Saudi Arabia on October 24. It will mark an important milestone to elevate this partnership and achieve tangible results in priority areas for both sides.

Albudaiwi underscored the strength of economic relations between the two sides, noting that the volume of trade exchange between the GCC and France has exceeded 60 billion euros, reflecting the promising opportunities and potential these relations possess to boost trade, investment, and cooperation in priority sectors.

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Saudi Leadership Offers Condolences to UAE Vice President on Death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
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Saudi Leadership Offers Condolences to UAE Vice President on Death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent on Monday a cable of condolences to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, on the death of his brother, Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

King Salman expressed his deepest condolences and sincere sympathies to the UAE vice president and the family of the deceased.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent Sheikh Mohammed a similar cable of condolences.