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GCC: Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland Violates Int’l Law and Somalia’s Sovereignty

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi.
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi.
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GCC: Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland Violates Int’l Law and Somalia’s Sovereignty

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

GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi strongly condemned Israel’s recognition of Somaliland region, calling it a dangerous violation of international law and a clear infringement on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia.

He warned that such a move would undermine stability in the Horn of Africa and fuel tensions, contrary to regional and international efforts for peace, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Saturday.

Albudaiwi reaffirmed the GCC’s support for Somalia’s security, stability, sovereignty, and unity, as stated in the final communiqué of the 164th GCC Ministerial Council.

He urged the international community to reject this action and refrain from recognizing any measures that threaten the unity of states or international legitimacy.

On Friday, Israel formally recognized the northern region of Somaliland as an "independent and sovereign state" -- the first country to do so.

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Saudi Arabia Discusses Means to Ease Regional Tensions

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Arabia Discusses Means to Ease Regional Tensions

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held on Monday a series of a telephone calls with his various counterparts to tackle efforts to ease tensions in the region.

He held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on regional developments and means to contain the tensions.

He also received a telephone call from Afghanistan’s FM Amir Khan Muttaqi.

Prince Faisal telephoned Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman, Omani FM Badr Albusaidi and Egyptian FM Dr. Badr Abdelatty to discuss regional developments and joint efforts to restore security and stability.

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Bahrain Revokes Nationality of 69 Individuals for Hailing Iranian Attacks

Bahrain Revokes Nationality of 69 Individuals for Hailing Iranian Attacks
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Bahrain Revokes Nationality of 69 Individuals for Hailing Iranian Attacks

Bahrain Revokes Nationality of 69 Individuals for Hailing Iranian Attacks

Bahraini sources said the authorities in Bahrain have revoked the nationality of individuals hailing the hostile acts carried out by Iran against Bahrain.

The sources said on Monday that, in implementation of the Royal directives, the nationality of 69 individuals of non-Bahraini origin has been revoked for sympathizing with and glorifying the criminal Iranian hostile acts.

Iran had launched repeated attacks on Bahrain and other Gulf states during the war it waged against the United States and Israel.

Last week, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain, tasked Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, with immediately initiating strict measures against those involved in undermining national security, including reviewing their entitlement to hold Bahraini nationality.

The Bahrain News Agency reported that King Hamad, during a meeting with senior officials in the Kingdom, said the state is proceeding with full resolve to address the repercussions of the war, noting the assignment of the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, in the coming phase, “to implement comprehensive and decisive measures, by establishing appropriate programmes to address any shortcomings identified, whether in defence or in the economy.”

This is in addition to “the immediate commencement of taking the necessary action against anyone who has allowed themselves to betray the nation or undermine its security and stability, and to consider who deserves Bahraini nationality and who does not, so that the necessary measures are applied against them, especially as the situation remains delicate, and we must rely on what is dictated by the national conscience, on the basis that the nation is a great trust in honour and custom, with no leniency in squandering it or failing in its duties.”

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Saudi Crown Prince Receives Written Message from Bangladeshi Prime Minister

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the Cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the Cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince Receives Written Message from Bangladeshi Prime Minister

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

Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a written message from Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh Tarique Rahman concerning relations between the two countries.

The message was received by Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji during his meeting today in Riyadh with Foreign Affairs Adviser to the Bangladeshi prime minister Humayun Kabir, SPA reported.

The meeting reviewed bilateral relations and discussed topics of mutual interest.