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Saudi Defense Minister Invites UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed to Visit Kingdom

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 Invites UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed to Visit Kingdom

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 Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz extended on Monday an invitation to United Arab Emirates Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan to visit Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed’s visit reflects the deep-rooted, historic relations between the two countries, both at the leadership and popular levels, built upon ties of blood, brotherhood, and shared geography.

The wisdom of the leadership in both countries is demonstrated by their capable and responsible management of strategic relations, preserving stability and mutual interests while strengthening a unified Gulf stance against regional and international challenges.

During a press conference in January, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah stressed that relations between the two countries are "of paramount importance for regional stability," describing the UAE as "an important partner within the Gulf Cooperation Council."

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Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Israeli Provocations at Al-Aqsa Mosque, Annexation Statements

05 May 2022, Jerusalem: Israeli security officers patrol in front of the Dome of the Rock Mosque at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the Old City of Jerusalem. (dpa)
05 May 2022, Jerusalem: Israeli security officers patrol in front of the Dome of the Rock Mosque at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the Old City of Jerusalem. (dpa)
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Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Israeli Provocations at Al-Aqsa Mosque, Annexation Statements

05 May 2022, Jerusalem: Israeli security officers patrol in front of the Dome of the Rock Mosque at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the Old City of Jerusalem. (dpa)
05 May 2022, Jerusalem: Israeli security officers patrol in front of the Dome of the Rock Mosque at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the Old City of Jerusalem. (dpa)

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned on Monday the continued provocative practices by Israeli officials and a group of extremist settlers at Al-Aqsa Mosque, including violations of its sanctity and its religious and historical status carried out under the protection of Israeli forces.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the Kingdom's rejection of these violations of international law, which it said provoke the sentiments of Muslims around the world.

Addressing Israeli statements on annexation, the ministry said: "The Kingdom condemns Israeli statements regarding the annexation of areas in southern Lebanon and those extending to the 'Yellow Line' in the Gaza Strip.”

“It affirms its rejection of any Israeli expansionist attempt and underscores the right of the brotherly Palestinian people to establish their independent state on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital,” it added.

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King Salman Invites Rulers of Kuwait, Bahrain to Second GCC-EU Summit

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. (SPA file)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. (SPA file)
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King Salman Invites Rulers of Kuwait, Bahrain to Second GCC-EU Summit

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. (SPA file)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. (SPA file)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a message to Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, inviting him to participate in the second GCC-EU Summit, which Saudi Arabia will host in October.

The message was delivered by Saudi Ambassador to Kuwait Prince Sultan bin Saad bin Khaled during a meeting with the Kuwaiti emir in Kuwait City.

King Salman also invited Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to the summit.

Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Bahrain Naif bin Bandar Al-Sudairi delivered the message during a meeting with the Bahraini king at Al-Sakhir Palace.

King Hamad bin Isa expressed his appreciation to King Salman for the invitation, praising the deep-rooted fraternal ties binding the two kingdoms and underlining the commitment to advancing them at all levels for the benefit of their two brotherly peoples.

He expressed his gratitude for King Salman’s efforts to strengthen Saudi-Bahraini relations and commended Saudi Arabia’s role in advancing joint Gulf action.

He hoped the GCC-EU Summit would succeed in strengthening the close partnership and deepening the firm longstanding cooperation between the Gulf Cooperation Council states and the European Union in pursuit of their shared interests.

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UAE President, Israeli PM Discuss Means to Strengthen Relations

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (WAM)
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (WAM)
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UAE President, Israeli PM Discuss Means to Strengthen Relations

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (WAM)
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (WAM)

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received on Sunday Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

During the meeting in the UAE, the officials discussed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen them, reported the UAE state news agency WAM on Monday.