Saudi FM Discusses Regional Developments with Kuwaiti, Egyptian Counterparts

Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud attends an informal EU Foreign Ministers meeting in Limassol, Cyprus May 28, 2026. REUTERS/Yiannis Kourtoglou
Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud attends an informal EU Foreign Ministers meeting in Limassol, Cyprus May 28, 2026. REUTERS/Yiannis Kourtoglou
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Saudi FM Discusses Regional Developments with Kuwaiti, Egyptian Counterparts

Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud attends an informal EU Foreign Ministers meeting in Limassol, Cyprus May 28, 2026. REUTERS/Yiannis Kourtoglou
Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud attends an informal EU Foreign Ministers meeting in Limassol, Cyprus May 28, 2026. REUTERS/Yiannis Kourtoglou

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, during which regional developments and related efforts were discussed, the Saudi Press Agency reported Thursday.

Prince Faisal also held phone talks with Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty.

During the call, they discussed the latest regional developments and the continuation of bilateral coordination and consultation in this regard, which contributes to strengthening security and stability.



Saudi Foreign Minister Arrives in Washington on Official Visit

Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud attends a multilateral meeting with leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council, which includes the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman, during the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City, US, September 22, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper
Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud attends a multilateral meeting with leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council, which includes the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman, during the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City, US, September 22, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper
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Saudi Foreign Minister Arrives in Washington on Official Visit

Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud attends a multilateral meeting with leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council, which includes the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman, during the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City, US, September 22, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper
Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud attends a multilateral meeting with leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council, which includes the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman, during the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City, US, September 22, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived in Washington on an official visit, where he is due to meet his US counterpart Marco Rubio.

The two officials are set to discuss bilateral relations and the latest developments on the regional and international fronts.


Saudi Arabia Announces $6 Million Contribution to UN Counter-Terrorism Center

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Announces $6 Million Contribution to UN Counter-Terrorism Center

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah announced that the Kingdom will provide $6 million in financial support for the programs of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Center (UNCCT).

The announcement was made during his meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, on the sidelines of the High-Level Week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.

The Kingdom’s financial contribution to the Center will be provided over four calendar years, beginning in the 2027 fiscal year.

This support reflects the Kingdom’s belief in the importance of a United Nations center dedicated to delivering capacity-building programs across various areas of counter-terrorism.

The Kingdom’s support for UNCCT stems from its pivotal role in combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, regardless of its perpetrators, as well as its recognition of the Center’s importance and its constructive and effective role in building the capacities of member states and unifying global efforts in this field.

The contribution also represents a continuation of the fruitful cooperation between the Kingdom and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism.

The Kingdom initially contributed $110 million to UNCCT’s establishment and, more recently, provided $300,000 to fund the Arab Counter-Terrorism Strategy project.


Saudi Defense Minister Discusses Defense Cooperation with Malaysian Counterpart

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Defense Minister Discusses Defense Cooperation with Malaysian Counterpart

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz reviewed with his Malaysian counterpart Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin on Sunday prospects of bilateral cooperation in the defense field between their countries.

During a telephone call, the officials discussed efforts made regarding current regional developments and a number of issues of mutual interest.