Saudi Govt Discusses Regional Developments and Their Impact

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chair the cabinet meeting held via videoconference. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chair the cabinet meeting held via videoconference. (SPA)
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Saudi Govt Discusses Regional Developments and Their Impact

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chair the cabinet meeting held via videoconference. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chair the cabinet meeting held via videoconference. (SPA)

The Saudi government discussed on Tuesday the current regional developments and their impact on regional and international security and stability.

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

The cabinet stressed that the Kingdom will take “all necessary measures to ensure its security and protect its citizens and residents.”

The cabinet was briefed on the contacts and consultations held in recent days over the regional developments and their serious implications. It expressed its gratitude to the positions of the leaders of “brotherly and friendly countries condemning the reprehensible Iranian attacks that hit Saudi Arabia, the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and Jordan.”

The cabinet reiterated Saudi Arabia’s full solidarity with the brotherly countries who were attacked by Iran, stressing the Kingdom’s readiness “to mobilize all capabilities to support these countries in any measures they take in response to these attacks that undermine regional security and stability.”

It reviewed the hospitality and facilities being provided to citizens of GCC countries stranded at the Kingdom’s airports to ensure their comfort in their second home until conditions allow their safe return to their countries.

It hoped that the results of the recent emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation would boost mechanisms for coordination among member states and support efforts backing the rights of the brotherly Palestinian people and their just cause.

The cabinet highlighted new Saudi economic support to Yemen’s budget, saying it was a continuation of the Kingdom’s backing for the Yemeni people, reinforcing the foundations of stability and development and reflecting the depth of the historic fraternal ties between the two countries.

The cabinet praised the significant progress achieved under the ambitious plan to increase gas production, marked by the start of output from the first phase of the Jafurah Gas Field and the launch of operations at the Tanajib Gas Plant, in addition to the continued development of several other gas projects that will contribute to achieving the Kingdom’s economic growth targets.



Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Talks with Jordanian FM, Receives Message from South Korean Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
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Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Talks with Jordanian FM, Receives Message from South Korean Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Wednesday a phone call from Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The two sides condemned the Iranian attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait, describing them as a violation of the two countries' sovereignty and a setback to ongoing efforts to de-escalate regional tensions.

They also reviewed recent developments and discussed joint efforts to enhance security and stability across the region.

The Saudi Foreign Minister also received a written message from his South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun concerning bilateral relations between the two countries.

Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Rassi received the message during a meeting with South Korean Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Kang Shin-chul at the ministry's headquarters in Riyadh.

The meeting also reviewed cooperation between the two friendly countries and a discussion of regional and international topics.

 


Faisal bin Farhan, Grossi Discuss Nuclear Non-proliferation

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met with IAEA's Director General in Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met with IAEA's Director General in Riyadh. SPA
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Faisal bin Farhan, Grossi Discuss Nuclear Non-proliferation

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met with IAEA's Director General in Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met with IAEA's Director General in Riyadh. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has met with Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi in Riyadh.

During the meeting on Wednesday, the two sides reviewed cooperation relations between the Kingdom and the IAEA, particularly in the areas of nuclear non-proliferation and ensuring nuclear safety and security.

They also discussed a number of issues and topics of mutual interest.


Bahrain Arrests 15 People with Links to Iran’s IRGC

Field operatives arrested for implementing inciting directives from Iran's agents in Bahrain (BNA)
Field operatives arrested for implementing inciting directives from Iran's agents in Bahrain (BNA)
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Bahrain Arrests 15 People with Links to Iran’s IRGC

Field operatives arrested for implementing inciting directives from Iran's agents in Bahrain (BNA)
Field operatives arrested for implementing inciting directives from Iran's agents in Bahrain (BNA)

The Bahraini Ministry of Interior has said that 15 people accused of having links to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have been arrested.

The ministry said Wednesday investigations and security reports indicated that the suspects were responsible for carrying out incitement directives by attempting to influence citizens, particularly young people, with the aim of drawing them into activities criminalized by law.

It added that they exploited social infiltration methods to establish cells tasked with advancing the agendas of illegal entities.

The ministry said legal proceedings are underway against the detainees, while search and investigation operations continue to identify and take action against anyone found to be involved in the network or in activities that violate the law.

The ministry stressed that the movements of those involved had been under continuous monitoring and surveillance, saying that the recent measures were aimed at safeguarding the security and safety of all members of society.

It reiterated that it will continue to confront anyone seeking to undermine civil peace, spread discord, or incite division within Bahraini society.