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Saudi Arabia, Syria welcome thaw in ties, agree to fight drug trafficking

Saudi Arabia and Syria's foreign ministers on Wednesday welcomed a thaw in bilateral ties, including steps to resume consular services and flights, and agreed to cooperate to fight drug trafficking and facilitate Syria's return to the Arab fold.

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Saudi Arabia, Syria Discuss Resuming Consular Services

The Saudi Foreign Ministry revealed on Thursday that talks are ongoing with Syria over resuming consular services. A source at the ministry told Al-Ekhbariyah television that the talks stem from Riyadh’s keenness on facilitating the services for the Saudi and Syrian people. Officials from both countries are discussing the matter.…

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Calls to ‘Erase’ West Bank Town of Huwara

Saudi Arabia on Friday strongly condemned radical statements in which an Israeli official called for erasing the occupied West Bank town of Huwara. “The Kingdom completely rejects these racist and irresponsible remarks that reflect the magnitude of violence and extremism practiced by the occupying Israeli entity toward the brotherly Palestinian…

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Saudi Arabia Considers Storming of Nablus a Severe Violation of Int’l Law

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned on Wednesday the deadly raid of the Palestinian city of Nablus by Israeli forces. The Saudi Foreign Ministry reiterated the Kingdom’s rejection of the severe violations of international law carried out by Israeli forces. It called on the international community to assume its responsibilities to end…

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Saudi FM, Kuwait Crown Prince Discuss Bilateral Ties

Kuwait Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmad al-Jaber Al Sabah received in Kuwait on Sunday Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. Prince Faisal and an accompanying delegation are on an official visit to Kuwait. The Saudi Foreign Ministry said talks between the officials tackled the unique bilateral relations…

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Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Pakistan Terror Attack

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned on Monday the terrorist attack that targeted a crowded mosque in Pakistan’s northwestern city of Peshawar. The Saudi Foreign Ministry underscored the Kingdom’s firm rejection of attacks against places of worship the terrorization of worshippers and the shedding of innocent blood. Saudi Arabia stands by the…

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Saudi Arabia Demands EU Countries Address Practices that Fuel Hatred

Saudi Arabia strongly rejected all the blatant acts of burning copies of the Holy Quran, which were repeated in several European capitals under the pretext of freedom of expression, and called on the European governments to urgently address these practices that contribute to fueling hatred and conflict between followers of…

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Regional, Int’l Powers Welcome Sudanese Political Agreement

Several regional and international powers welcomed the signing of a framework deal between Sudan’s ruling generals and the main pro-democracy group on Monday. The deal pledges to establish a new, civilian-led transitional government to guide the country to elections and offers a path forward in the wake of Sudan's stalled…

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Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Istanbul Attack

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned an attack that targeted Istanbul’s Istiklal Avenue on Sunday killing and wounding several. “The Kingdom condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist bombing that targeted the Taksim area in central Istanbul, which led to the death and injury of a number of civilians,” the Saudi Foreign…

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Saudi Arabia Expresses Solidarity with Türkiye over Mine Explosion

The Saudi Foreign Ministry expressed on Saturday the Kingdom’s solidarity with the Turkish government and people in wake of the mine explosion that left dozens dead. It offered its sincere condolences to the families of the victims, wishing the injured a speedy recovery. At least 41 people were killed in…

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Arab, Islamic Officials Condemn Negative Campaign against Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s rejection of the negative statements against it in wake of the OPEC+ decision was welcomed by Arab and Islamic leaders. The officials expressed their solidarity with Saudi Arabia and strong condemnation of the statements and campaigns against Riyadh. On Thursday, an official source at the Saudi Foreign Ministry…

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Saudi Arabia Welcomes Killing of Leader of Terrorist Al-Qaeda

Saudi Arabia welcomed on Monday the United States’ announcement of the killing of Ayman al-Zawahiri, leader of the terrorist al-Qaeda organization, reported the Saudi Press Agency. In a statement, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said Zawahiri was among terrorist leaders who plotted and carried out heinous terrorist operations in the US,…

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Saudi Arabia Welcomes Decision of IAEA Board of Governors on Iran

Saudi Arabia welcomed a decision by the United Nations atomic agency’s board, which overwhelmingly passed a resolution rebuking Iran for failing to cooperate with an agency investigation. The Saudi Foreign Ministry said the resolution of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency “stresses that Iran must comply…

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Offensive Statements against Prophet Mohammed

Gulf countries condemned on Sunday offensive statements by a spokesperson of India's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) that were deemed offensive to the Prophet Mohammed. The Saudi Foreign Ministry expressed its vehement condemnation of the statements, stressing its constant rejection of insults to symbols of Islam and symbols and figures of…

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Saudi Arabia, Kyrgyzstan to Sign 30 Cooperation Agreements During President's Visit to Riyadh

The upcoming visit of Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov to Saudi Arabia will witness the signing of 30 new draft agreements and 23 international treaties and deals to enhance comprehensive cooperation with Saudi Arabia. The third meeting of the Kyrgyz-Saudi Joint Intergovernmental Committee on high-level cooperation is scheduled to be held…

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Saudi, Kuwaiti Ambassadors Meet with Lebanon’s Political and Religious Leaders

The Saudi and Kuwaiti ambassadors have visited Lebanon's political and religious figures to address the country's needs. The Saudi Ambassador, Waleed Bukhari, and Kuwaiti Ambassador Abdul-Aal al-Qinai arrived in Beirut last Friday after the Saudi Foreign Ministry announced in a statement that its Ambassador returned in response to calls by…

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Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Missile Attack on Erbil

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned on Sunday a missile attack on Iraq’s northern Kurdish regional capital of Erbil. The Saudi Foreign Ministry said the Kingdom stands by Iraq in its measures to protect its security and stability. It also rejected all forms of violence, extremism and terrorism.

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Saudi Arabia Welcomes UN Security Council's Terrorist Designation of Houthis

Saudi Arabia welcomed on Tuesday the United Nations Security Council's terrorist designation of the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen, as well as its expansion of an arms embargo to include all members of the militias. The Saudi Foreign Ministry hoped that the move would put an end to the activity…

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Saudi Arabia Slams Houthi Attempts to Attack UAE

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned on Monday the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen for attempting to attack civilian locations in the United Arab Emirates. The UAE defenses thwarted on Monday a ballistic missile attack by the Houthis targeting Abu Dhabi. The Saudi Foreign Ministry stressed that the Kingdom stands firmly with…

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