RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said on Monday the kingdom does not want to see further escalation of tensions in the region at a “very dangerous moment,” following Friday’s killing by a US drone of Iran’s most prominent military commander.
“We are very keen that the situation in the region doesn’t escalate any further. It’s certainly a very dangerous moment and we have to be conscious of the risks and dangers not just to the region but to wider global security,” Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud told a news briefing in Riyadh.
“We hope that all actors take all the steps necessary to prevent any further escalation and any provocation,” he said.
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Saudi Arabia appeals for calm after Soleimani killing
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Saudi Arabia appeals for calm after Soleimani killing
- ‘We are very keen that the situation in the region doesn’t escalate any further’
- ‘We have to be conscious of the risks and dangers not just to the region but to wider global security’
Saudi Arabia condemns attacks by ‘outlaw groups’ in Syria
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has condemned the targeting of security forces and crimes by “outlaw groups” in Syria, a foreign ministry said early Friday.
“The Kingdom affirms its support for the Syrian government in its efforts to maintain security and stability and preserve civil peace,” the statement concluded.
Saudi FM participates in GCC-Jordan ministerial meeting
RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan participated on Thursday in the seventh GCC-Jordan joint ministerial meeting of foreign ministers in Makkah, the Saudi Press Agency said.
The meeting discussed regional issues including the Palestinian cause and the efforts made to achieve regional security and stability.
It also tackled ways of boosting GCC-Jordanian relations and supporting partnerships.
The meeting was headed by Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Abdullah Al-Yahya.
Saudi-Moroccan foreign ministers co-chair 14th session of joint committee in Makkah
MAKKAH: Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan, and Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates Nasser Bourita co-chaired in Makkah the 14th session of the Saudi-Moroccan Joint Committee.
The event was attended by senior officials from ministries, government agencies and private-sector institutions from both sides.
The convening of the meeting reaffirms the strong ties between the two countries and aims to boost cooperation in all areas of common interest.
Both sides appreciated the efforts of the entities involved in the committee’s work to meet the aspirations of both leaderships. They also emphasized their commitment to strengthening cooperation across various fields to further elevate their strong relations.
Crackdown on environmental offenders in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: The Special Forces for Environmental Security in Saudi Arabia took action in three separate incidents of environmental law infringement, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The forces apprehended two citizens for environmental offences after they cut protective fencing and entered the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve without proper permits. The authorities have implemented statutory procedures against the offenders and referred them to the authorities.
In a separate incident, authorities arrested a Sudanese resident for environmental offences in the Makkah region, where he was caught burning waste illegally, causing soil pollution and environmental damage. Legal measures were taken against him before referring his case to the authorities.
Authorities also intercepted a Saudi citizen transporting one cubic meter of locally harvested firewood in the Riyadh region. Standard legal procedures were applied, and the confiscated materials were handed over to the relevant authorities.
According to official statements, penalties for cutting or damaging fences in protected areas can reach SR100,000 ($26,665), with offenders required to repair damages and pay compensation.
KSrelief distributes 500 food baskets in Conakry, Guinea
CONAKRY: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center recently distributed 500 food baskets in the city of Conakry, Guinea, benefiting 500 families, totaling 3,513 individuals.
This comes within the framework of the Kingdom’s humanitarian and relief efforts to help needy and affected populations worldwide with various forms of relief.
The center also distributed 150 food baskets in Bijelo Polje, Montenegro, benefiting 750 individuals from the most vulnerable groups, widows and orphans. These initiatives come as part of the Etaam food basket distribution project.
Meanwhile, 1,440 food parcels were delivered to displaced families in Sudan’s Sennar and Khartoum states.
In Mauritania, 574 food bags were distributed in the Tiaret district, while in Kosovo, the center distributed 1,150 food baskets across Klina, Peja, Decan, and Gjakova. In Ghana, KSrelief distributed 825 food baskets in Old Tafo, while 300 food baskets were provided in Syria’s Rif Dimashq.
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