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WASHINGTON: Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Al-Swaha on Saturday met US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo in Washington.
The two sides discussed strengthening the strategic partnership between their countries to support the growth of the digital economy in the region, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The Kingdom’s Ambassador to the US Princess Reema bint Bandar was also present at the meeting.
RIYADH: As part of an official visit to Turkiye, Saudi Arabia’s minister of defense, Prince Khalid bin Salman, on Wednesday met in Istanbul with the president of the nation’s Defense Industry Agency, Haluk Gorgun, and the heads of leading Turkish companies.
They reviewed opportunities for cooperation in the military and defense sectors, in line with the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 plan for national development and diversification, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
In addition, the prince witnessed the signing of several agreements between Saudi and Turkish companies. He also also visited the offices of Turkish Aerospace Industries in Ankara, and Turkish defense company Baykar in Istanbul.
In a message posted on social media platform X, he said: “During my visit to Turkiye, I had the opportunity to see the capabilities of several leading companies in the space and defense industries. I explored their innovative technological projects and latest products, as well as their future plans and strategies.”
Prince Khalid’s visit to Turkiye began on Tuesday, when he met in Ankara with representatives of the Turkish defense company Aselsan, who briefed him on its projects and latest products and services.
The minister was accompanied by the chief of the general staff, Lt. Gen. Fayyadh Al-Ruwaili; the assistant minister of defense, Talal Al-Otaibi; the assistant minister of defense for executive affairs, Khalid Al-Bayari; and the Saudi ambassador to Turkiye, Fahad Abualnasr.
RIYADH: Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd, Saudi minister of state and chairman of the board of directors of the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve Development Authority, inaugurated the main building of the authority in Riyadh, the state news agency SPA reported on Wednesday.
During his tour of the building, he was briefed on its designs and offices, “which were compatible with environmental considerations and took into account energy efficiency,” SPA said.
Prince Turki also chaired the first meeting of the second session of the authority, expressing his thanks and appreciation to King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is the chairman of the Council of Royal Reserves, on the issuance of the government’s approval to reconstitute the authority’s board of directors.
He wished success to all board members in achieving the goals and ambitions of the authority and extended his thanks and appreciation to the board in its first session for its tangible efforts since the founding of the authority.
The new council members include the Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman Al-Fadhli, as well as Moaz Al-Husseini, Bandar Al-Zamil, Anas Al-Sheikh, Ahmed Darwish, Alaa Al-Ruwaiba, Adel Al-Zahrani, and Ibrahim Al-Askar.
During the meeting, Prince Turki praised the authority’s achievements in developing vegetation cover, resettling and multiplying endangered species, and promoting eco-tourism through events such as the Darb Zubaydah Winter Festival, and providing accommodation options and accompanying activities.
He stressed the need to continue to maximize efforts to support the Kingdom’s royal reserves and confront environmental challenges.
RIYADH: Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, received on Wednesday a call from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the Saudi Press Agency said.
The pair discussed the latest developments in Gaza and Sudan.
Separately, Prince Faisal congratulated Badr Abdel Aaty, Egypt’s newly appointed foreign minister, on assuming his new post.
In a call, Prince Faisal expressed his keenness to work together to build on the deep-rooted bilateral relations between the two countries, and to continue cooperation and coordination in a way that serves the common interests of the two countries and peoples.
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, arrived in Madrid on Wednesday ahead of the annual meeting of the European Council on Foreign Relations, which will take place on Thursday and Friday.
He will discuss with the members of the council the latest regional and international developments, sources said, in particular the situation in the Gaza Strip.
The prince is taking part in the meeting of the pan-European think tank at the invitation of the council. Other topics for discussion will include the results of last month’s European elections.
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a visit from US Senator Cory Booker, a Democrat who represents the state of New Jersey.
During their meeting in Jeddah, the crown prince and the senator, and the latter’s accompanying delegation, reviewed relations and cooperation between their countries, and other issues of common interest, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Others at the meeting included Princess Reema bint Bandar, the Saudi ambassador to the US; Musaed Al-Aiban, Saudi national security adviser, minister of state and Cabinet member; and Michael Ratney, the US Ambassador to the Kingdom.
