Saudi Crown Prince, Canadian PM Discuss Bilateral Ties

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman (SPA)
Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince, Canadian PM Discuss Bilateral Ties

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman (SPA)
Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman discussed bilateral relations with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday.

During a phone call, the two leaders discussed avenues for bilateral cooperation and ways to further strengthen and develop ties across various fields.

Carney condemned the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, reaffirming Canada’s solidarity with the kingdom in the face of any threats to its security and the safety of its citizens and residents.



Saudi FM Attends G7 Meeting in Paris

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah at the G7 meeting in Paris on Monday. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah at the G7 meeting in Paris on Monday. (SPA)
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Saudi FM Attends G7 Meeting in Paris

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah at the G7 meeting in Paris on Monday. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah at the G7 meeting in Paris on Monday. (SPA)

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah attended on Monday an expanded G7 meeting for invited partners in Paris dedicated to discussing artificial intelligence.

The meeting addressed the implications of the rapid development of advanced technologies and models on the strategic environment and international security, as well as ways to boost international coordination to handle the risks associated with AI.

It examined achieving a balance between leveraging innovation opportunities and ensuring the development and use of these technologies in a safe and responsible manner to bolster the capacity to confront challenges and maintain global peace and stability.

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with his French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot in Paris. (SPA)

Prince Faisal met on the sidelines with his French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot for talks on the latest regional developments and the ongoing attacks by the terrorist Houthi militia on Saudi Arabia.

They tackled efforts to address the crises and limit their repercussions in a way that helps secure the safety of international waterways and freedom of navigation and preserves the security and stability of the region.

Prince Faisal also held separate meetings with his British counterpart Ed Miliband and German counterpart Johann Wadephul to discuss regional developments and joint efforts to secure waterways and freedom of navigation.

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with his British counterpart Ed Miliband in Paris. (SPA)

He met with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun for talks on bilateral relations and cooperation. They exchanged views on regional developments and efforts exerted towards them.

The G7 meeting tackled the most important developments and issues on the international stage, efforts aimed at resolving crises and conflicts, boosting maritime and port security, combating smuggling, supporting the effectiveness of humanitarian response, food security and nutrition, and artificial intelligence security.

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with his German counterpart Johann Wadephul in Paris. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia's participation comes as an extension of its active role in the work of France's G7 presidency, and stems from the Kingdom's keenness to strengthen consultation and coordination with international partners, and to intensify joint efforts to deal with current regional and international challenges.


Saudi Crown Prince, Canadian PM Discuss Bilateral Ties

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman (SPA)
Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince, Canadian PM Discuss Bilateral Ties

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman (SPA)
Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman discussed bilateral relations with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday.

During a phone call, the two leaders discussed avenues for bilateral cooperation and ways to further strengthen and develop ties across various fields.

Carney condemned the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, reaffirming Canada’s solidarity with the kingdom in the face of any threats to its security and the safety of its citizens and residents.


Coalition: Air Defenses Destroy Ballistic, Cruise Missiles Fired by Houthis at Riyadh

Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed a cruise and a ballistic missile launched by the terrorist Houthi militia at Riyadh. (Ministry of Defense)
Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed a cruise and a ballistic missile launched by the terrorist Houthi militia at Riyadh. (Ministry of Defense)
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Coalition: Air Defenses Destroy Ballistic, Cruise Missiles Fired by Houthis at Riyadh

Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed a cruise and a ballistic missile launched by the terrorist Houthi militia at Riyadh. (Ministry of Defense)
Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed a cruise and a ballistic missile launched by the terrorist Houthi militia at Riyadh. (Ministry of Defense)

Official Spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki said on Tuesday that Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed a cruise and a ballistic missile launched by the terrorist Houthi militia at Riyadh.

Saudi Civil Defense had earlier issued an early-warning alert for Riyadh before later saying the threat had passed.

Defenses also shot down a ballistic missile fired towards the Southern Region and a drone over the Eastern Region.