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Xi Hopes for a Shift in Relations between China, Arabs

Chinese President Xi Jinping began Wednesday a state visit to Saudi Arabia at the invitation of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, where he was first met Riyadh Governor Prince Faisal bin Bandar and several Saudi officials. Beijing said Xi's visit is China's "most important…

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Saudi Arabia Pledges $50 Mn for the Global Pandemic Fund

Saudi Arabia announced a pledge of $50 million for the Financial Intermediary Fund (FIF) or the Pandemic Fund to enhance global efforts to prevent pandemics. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan made the announcement during his speech, delivered on behalf of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman,…

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Saudi FM: Interference in Arab Countries’ Affairs Affects their Security, Stability

Saudi Arabia has affirmed that Arab countries are facing several challenges that cast a shadow on the security and stability of those nations and the region.

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Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister to attend Arab League Summit

Prince Faisal bin Farhan will represent the crown prince, who was advised by doctors to avoid travel.

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Riyadh: Our Relationship with Washington Contributed to Regional Security

Riyadh confirmed its relationship with Washington contributed to the security and stability of the region and that historical ties between Saudi Arabia and the US have served the interests of both countries. Saudi Arabia’s ties with the US are strategic and have supported the security and stability of the Middle…

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Saudi foreign minister says efforts to extend the truce in Yemen still stand

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister said that the efforts to extend the truce in Yemen still stand, Al Arabiya TV reported on Wednesday, after an initial U.N.-brokered pact between a Saudi-led coalition and the Houthi movement expired early this month.

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Saudi FM Reiterates OPEC+ Decision is Not Political

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has said that the OPEC+ decision to cut production is purely economic and was taken unanimously by the member states. The Foreign Minister said "OPEC+ members acted responsibly and took the appropriate decision," stressing that it is not a political move. During an…

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Salva Kiir to Asharq Al-Awsat: Juba Agreement Did Not Fail, But It Lacks Funding

The Juba Agreement for Peace in Sudan, also known as the Juba Agreement, has succeeded in stopping the war, stressed South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit in a phone interview with Asharq Al-Awsat. He added that the peace treaty had achieved its goals. “We completely disagree with those who believe…

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Saudi Foreign Minister Meets with Counterparts from Malta, El Salvador

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met on Sunday with his Maltese counterpart Ian Borg in Riyadh, the foreign ministry said. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and ways to enhance and develop them, in addition to discussing aspects of coordination on regional and international matters. Prince Faisal…

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Saudi, US Foreign Ministers Discuss Recent Regional Developments

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan received a phone call on Saturday from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. During the call, they discussed regional and international developments and issues of common interest. They also reviewed aspects of relations between Saudi Arabia and the US, and ways to strengthen…

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Saudi FM Participates in State Funeral of Japan’s Abe

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah took part on Tuesday in the official funeral ceremony for the former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, in the Japanese capital, Tokyo. The Minister participated in the funeral on behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King…

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Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Support to International Legitimacy Principles, Calls for Security Council Reform

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan confirmed the Kingdom's commitment to the UN charter and its continuous support for the principles of international legitimacy aimed at maintaining international peace and security. The Minister called for cooperation based on mutual respect for the sovereignty and independence of states,…

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Saudi FM Calls on Iran to Be Transparent about Its Nuclear Program

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan expressed his country’s concern over Iran’s acquiring a nuclear weapon, warning of the danger this could pose to the regional and international security. The top Saudi diplomat said on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York: “We are concerned…

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Saudi FM to Asharq Al-Awsat: Iranian Drones Are an Increasing Danger that Must be Stopped

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said that Iranian drone technology poses an increasing threat to the Middle East and stressed the importance of cooperation among regional countries to confront the matter. The top Saudi diplomat had made the exclusive statement to Asharq Al-Awsat on the sidelines of the…

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Saudi prince's Ukraine mediation signals 'useful' Russia ties - analysts

Saudi Arabia has won a diplomatic victory by securing freedom for foreign fighters captured in Ukraine, signalling the value of the crown prince's alliance with Russia to Western partners seeking to isolate Moscow over the war there, analysts say.

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Joint Action Plan to Promote Cooperation between Gulf, Central Asian Countries

A meeting on Wednesday between the foreign ministers of the Gulf and Central Asian countries underlined the need to accelerate joint cooperation and support the implementation of the approved joint action plan, in order to face escalating global challenges and meet the aspirations of the peoples of the two regions.…

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Saudi FM Holds Bilateral Talks with Maltese Counterpart

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with his Maltese counterpart Ian Borg during his visit to Malta. The two ministers discussed bilateral relations between the Kingdom and Malta and ways to strengthen and develop them in various fields, in addition to discussing the most prominent issues of…

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Saudi Arabia Says There Is a Lack of Refining Capacity in Market, Not Oil

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan stressed on Tuesday the Kingdom's commitment to the stability of energy markets. The Minister said Saudi Arabia is focused on maintaining the stability of oil markets through OPEC+, asserting that dialogue within the group is very active and responds to the requirements of…

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Saudi FM: Our US Partnership is Continuous, No Military Cooperation with Israel

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said that the Kingdom’s hand is extended to Iran to reach normal relations, pointing out that the talks with Iran were positive, but did not reach any results. “We are keen on finding a path to normal relations with neighboring Iran, and this…

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Meetings of Saudi-Moroccan Joint Committee Kick-off in Rabat

The Moroccan-Saudi joint committee will convene on Thursday at the ministerial level to sign agreements of bilateral cooperation. Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan will hold talks with his Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita, on bilateral relations and the regional and international developments, on the sidelines of the…

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Faisal bin Farhan Discusses with Malaysia’s Leadership Latest Developments, Ways to Enhance Bilateral Cooperation

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Wednesday with the king of Malaysia, Sultan Abdullah bin Sultan Ahmad Shah, and Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaqoub in Kuala Lumpur. The two separate meetings touched on regional and international developments and means to enhance bilateral…

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Gulf States Underline Unified Stance on Russian-Ukrainian Crisis

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan said that the unity of the stances of the Gulf States towards international issues and crises has consolidated the Cooperation Council as one of the effective and influential international forces. He pointed to two separate Gulf meetings on Wednesday; the first…

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Saudi Arabia Says it Supports Efforts to Resolve Ukraine Crisis

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has said the Kingdom supports efforts aimed at reaching a political solution to end the Russia-Ukraine crisis, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During a meeting with his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, in Riyadh on Tuesday, Prince Faisal said the Kingdom is ready to…

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Saudi Foreign Minister Stresses Deep Bond With Morocco

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Bin Abdullah Al Saud welcomed on Wednesday evening in Marrakesh the close and fraternal relations uniting Morocco and Saudi Arabia. Speaking at a joint press briefing with his Moroccan counterpart Nasser Bourita, at the sidelines of the Ministerial Meeting of the Global Coalition…

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Arab States, Organizations Welcome Swearing-in of Yemeni PLC

Arab and Gulf countries and organizations welcomed the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council’s swearing-in before the House of Representatives on Tuesday in the interim capital Aden. Everyone considered this step a historic milestone for Yemen, and a real beginning that would achieve security and stability and end the protracted crisis. Saudi…

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