RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry has invited factions in south Yemen to hold a dialogue in Riyadh to “discuss just solutions to the southern cause.” The ministry statement said the conference in the Saudi capital had been requested by Rashad Al-Alimi, President of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, and the Kingdom urged all factions to […]
Read MoreRIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held calls with his Pakistani and Turkish counterparts, the Saudi foreign ministry announced early on Saturday. In separate phone conversations with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Prince Faisal discussed regional developments and joint efforts to achieve security and stability.
Read MoreRIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed the situation in the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank during a meeting with the Palestinian Vice President Hussein Al-Sheikh in Riyadh on Wednesday. Talks included the dire humanitarian conditions faced by Gaza’s residents, Israel’s ongoing violations of the ceasefire there, and the Israeli escalation […]
Read MoreRIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Tuesday expressed regret over what it described as pressure by the United Arab Emirates on Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces to carry out military operations in Yemen’s Hadramout and Al-Mahra governorates, warning that such actions pose a direct threat to the Kingdom’s national security and regional stability. In a statement, the […]
Read MoreRIYADH: Yemen’s government appreciates the historical and steadfast positions of Saudi Arabia and its pivotal role in supporting Yemen’s security and stability, a statement issued by the country said on Tuesday. Yemen also appreciates the Kingdom’s constant concern for protecting civilians, reducing escalation, and preventing the eastern provinces of the country from sliding into conflicts […]
Read MoreSaudi Arabia said on Tuesday (30 December) its national security was a red line and backed a call for UAE forces to leave Yemen within 24 hours, shortly after a Saudi-led coalition carried out an airstrike on the southern Yemeni port of Mukalla. The warning represented Riyadh’s strongest language against Abu Dhabi yet, as the […]
Read MoreBy Zhao Ziwen Saudi Arabia has pledged to boost investments in America to nearly US$1 trillion, but according to analysts Riyadh could struggle to meet that target. Rather, they said the pledge – announced when Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited Washington last month – was more about the “political display” than a binding commitment. […]
Read MoreA group of foreign ministers from Arab and Islamic countries, alongside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), have firmly rejected Israel’s announcement of its recognition of the Somaliland region within Somalia. In a joint statement issued on Saturday, the ministers condemned Israel’s decision, announced on December 26, warning that the move carries “serious repercussions for […]
Read MoreRIYADH: Saudi Ambassador to Yemen Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Jaber met with a negotiating delegation concerned with detainees in the country on Thursday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During the meeting in Riyadh, the ambassador commended the significant efforts by the negotiating team, which recently culminated in an agreement. He also reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s continued support […]
Read MoreRIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Riyadh on Sunday, Saudi Press Agency reported. During the reception, aspects of Saudi-Chinese relations were reviewed, along with ways to develop them in a manner that serves the common interests of both countries. Developments in regional and international situations of common […]
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