News Headlines of Saudi Arabia
Amman, King Abdullah II of Jordan received here today a phone call from the US Vice President Kamala Harris.
During the telephone conversation, the Jordanian monarch stressed the need to continue making all efforts regionally and internationally to stop the grave Israeli escalation in Al-Quds ( and end the aggression on Gaza, and the need to intensify efforts and work together to push the peace process forward.
Source: Saudi Press Agency
Cairo, Egyptian President Abdelfattah El-Sisi received a phone call from his US Counterpart Joe Biden.
During the phone call, the two leaders exchanged views on stopping the violence and escalation in the Palestinian territories in light of the recent developments.
For his part, El-Sisi stressed the importance of joining all efforts to contain the dangerous escalation in the Palestinian territories, stressing Egypt’s stance in this regard to reach a comprehensive solution to the Palestinian cause.
Source: Saudi Press Agency
Baghdad Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan expressed his hope that “the Iranians see that it is in their interest to work with their neighbors in a positive way that leads to security, stability and prosperity.”
Bin Farhan, who is in Paris to participate in two international summits, said in a press statement: “We have started exploratory discussions (with Iran), it is in its beginning.”
“We hope the Iranians will see that it is in their interest to work with their neighbors in a positive way that leads to security, stability and prosperity,” he added.
He continued, “If they can see that it is in their interest, I can have hope. Currently, we are in an early stage of discussions.”
In response to a question about the impact of the outcome of the upcoming Iranian presidential elections on June 18 on the regional policy of Tehran, Bin Farhan considered that “this effect will be minimal, as the foreign policy is decided by the Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.”
He said, “the role of the Supreme Leader is essential, so we do not believe that there will be any fundamental change in Iran’s foreign policy. ”
Source: National Iraqi News Agency
Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon, Walid Bukhari, on Wednesday received at his Yarze residence, Caretaker Minister of Interior, Mohammad Fahmi, who fully condemned the most recent statements against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
In the wake of the meeting, Fahmi confirmed that the allegations about Nineveh, Palmyra, and Anbar, were utterly erroneous. He reiterated the fact that the Kingdom’s assistance to the Lebanese army and security forces had helped these forces overcome all the obstacles that faced Lebanon during the fight against terrorism.
“I confirm that the Kingdom is a safety valve for all Arab countries without exception, including Lebanon, let alone the 300,000 Lebanese citizens making a living in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” Fahmi said.
“I confirm that what has been issued against the KSA is fully condemned and rejected altogether,” he added.
Fahmi finally indicated that his visit and stances to Bukhari came in his personal capacity as Lebanon’s Minister of Interior.
Source: National News Agency
KSA Ambassador to Lebanon, Walid Bukhari, on Wednesday received at his Yarze residence Sheikh Akl of the Lebanese Druze community, Sheikh Naim Hassan, at the head of an accompanying delegation.
In the wake of the meeting, Sheikh Hassan said in a statement: “Our visit today aims to confirm the role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in supporting Lebanon and safeguarding it from dangers through its generous initiatives and honorable endeavors to preserve this country.”
He added, “We wish the KSA, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and Ambassador Bukhari safety and preservation. We condemn what had happened, and we regret that it misrepresents our customs, traditions, and manners — it is arbitrary.”
He finally affirmed the solidity of relations among Lebanon, Gulf states and the KSA.
Source: National News Agency
Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon, Walid Bukhari, on Wednesday underlined that Saudi Arabia has one single political rhetoric, for which it has merited international respect.
“What makes the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia earn the respect of the international community is its one political rhetoric in public as in private,” the diplomat told reporters in his Yarze residence.
Source: National News Agency