April 2016
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received at Al-Yamamah Palace today President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan who arrived in the Kingdom earlier in the day.
The Ministry of Interior announced today the capture of wanted terror suspect Oqab Me'jeb Goza'an Al-Otaibi and announced the identities of the two men killed in a foiled terrorist attempt in the Beesha province.
The ministry identified them as Abdulaziz Ahmed Mohammed Al-Bakri Al-Shihri who was wanted for involvement in the Special Emergency Force mosque explosion in Asir that August and the murder of Brig. Kitab Al-Otaibi. The other was identified as Yasser Ali Yousef Al-Houdi, who was also involved in the killing of Brig. Kitab.
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Saudi Arabia condemned the attacks waged by Basher Al-Assad's forces on the city of Aleppo, which led to the destruction of a hospital, run by an international organization, that killed dozens, including children and doctors.
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir denounced the attack on Twitter, saying that “the brutal bombing on Aleppo by Al-Assad forces that killed many innocents is unacceptable by human ethics, international laws and principles.”
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Adviser to the Saudi Defense Minister and Spokesman for the Saudi-led Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen Brigadier General Ahmed Hassan Asseri said that the Saudi-led operation is stabilizing the country and defeating Al-Qaeda.
“Today, I report 85 to 90 percent of the country [is] under control of the government,” said General Asseri during a conference call yesterday with international reporters.
Saudi Arabia condemned the attacks waged by Basher Al-Assad's forces on the city of Aleppo, which led to the destruction of a hospital, run by an international organization, that killed dozens, including children and doctors.
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir denounced the attack today on Twitter, saying that “the brutal bombing on Aleppo by Al-Assad forces that killed many innocents is unacceptable by human ethics, international laws and principles.”
The King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid (KSRELIEF) in cooperation with the World Food Program (WFP) distributed 774 tons of dates in Pakistan, Jordan and Mauritania.
King Salman Center has allocated 396 tons of dates for Pakistan, 306 tons for Syrian refugees in Zaatari and Azraq camps in Jordan, and 72 tons of dates to Mauritania.
Spokesman for the Saudi-led Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen Brigadier General Ahmed Asseri said that the Saudi-led operation is stabilizing the country and defeating Al-Qaeda. “Today, I report 85 to 90 percent of the country [is] under control of the government,” said General Asseri during a conference call today with international reporters.
Plan will transform the Kingdom’s economy through a series of unprecedented reforms.
(WASHINGTON, DC) – The Saudi Cabinet, led by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, has approved the country’s Vision 2030, an economic roadmap which will end the Kingdom’s dependence on oil revenue. “We hope citizens will work together to achieve Saudi Vision 2030,” said King Salman.
The Saudi-led Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen announced a joint military operation against Al-Qaeda in Yemen. Participants include the Yemeni government forces and Saudi and Emirati special forces.
The coalition said that the first hours of the operation resulted in the killing a large number of Al-Qaeda militants, who were driven out of Al-Mukalla, the Al-Qaeda stronghold in the country’s south. Militants not killed in the offensive fled the Hadramout provincial capital they had held for a year. Among those killed were a number of al-Qaeda leaders.
The Cabinet today approved the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, an economic blueprint for future. Saudi Vision 2030 includes regulatory, budget and policy changes that will be implemented over the next 15 years.
(WASHINGTON, DC) – The Saudi-led Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen announced a joint military operation against Al-Qaeda in Yemen. Participants include the Yemeni government forces and Saudi and Emirati special forces.
The coalition said that the first hours of the operation resulted in the killing a large number of Al-Qaeda militants, who were driven out of Al-Mukalla, the Al-Qaeda stronghold in the country’s south. Militants not killed in the offensive fled the Hadramout provincial capital they had held for a year. Among those killed were a number of al-Qaeda leaders.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired today the GCC-US Summit at Al-Diriyah Palace.
The summit was attended by King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa of Bahrain; Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Emir of Kuwait; Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, the Emir of Qatar; U.S. President Barack Obama; Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; Sayed Fahd bin Mahmud Al-Saied, and Deputy Premier for the Cabinet Affairs of Oman.
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Saudi Ambassador to the United States Abdullah Al-Saud detailed the extraordinary economic, social, and political modernization taking place in the Kingdom in an op-ed today in USA Today, titled “Saudi ambassador: Kingdom in transformation.”
Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Second Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, met in Riyadh last night with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and regional developments.
The meeting was attended by Minister of State Dr. Musaed bin Mohammed Al-Aiban, Minister of Foreign Affairs Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir, President of the General Intelligence Khaled Al Humaidan, Saudi Ambassador to Iraq Thamer Al-Sabhan, and U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom Joseph Westphal.
Saudi Ambassador to the United States Abdullah Al-Saud detailed the extraordinary economic, social, and political modernization taking place in the Kingdom in an op-ed today in USA Today, titled “Saudi ambassador: Kingdom in transformation.” The ambassador provided a long list of accomplishments and plans in areas ranging from health to technology to social development and entrepreneurship.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received at his palace in Riyadh today U.S. President Barack Obama.
During their talks, the two leaders reviewed bilateral relations and discussed the latest developments in the Middle East and the international efforts towards them, including combating terrorism.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired in Riyadh today the summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders with the attendance of King Mohammed VI of Morocco.
The final communique highlighted the summit's promotion of the strategic partnership of cooperation between Morocco and the GCC.
U.S. President Barack Obama arrived in Riyadh today on a visit to Saudi Arabia during which he will met with the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz later today and attend the U.S.-GCC Summit April 21.
President Obama was received at King Khalid International Airport by Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Riyadh; Minister of Foreign Affairs Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir; and US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Joseph W. Westphal.
Adviser to the Saudi Defense Minister and Official Spokesman for the Arab Joint Coalition Forces Brigadier General Ahmed Hassan Asseri discussed the significance of a Muslim military alliance to fight terrorism in an op-ed published today byNewsweek.
“For the first time in history, 39 Muslim nations have come together to establish a broad global military coalition with the sole aim of countering terrorism,” wrote General Asseri.
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Adviser to the Saudi Defense Minister and Official Spokesman for the Arab Joint Coalition Forces Brigadier General Ahmed Hassan Asseri discussed the significance of a Muslim military alliance to fight terrorism in an op-ed published today by Newsweek, titled “Leading From The Front.”
“For the first time in history, 39 Muslim nations have come together to establish a broad global military coalition with the sole aim of countering terrorism,” wrote General Asseri.
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has received a telephone call from Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi.
During the telephone conversation, they reviewed bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries and ways of enhancing them in all fields. They also discussed the exerted efforts in enhancing stability and security in the region. King Salman stressed the Kingdom's keenness in Iraq's unity and security.
The Foreign Ministry today condemned the terrorist attack in the Afghan capital of Kabul that left dozens dead and wounded hundreds more. The Foreign Ministry reaffirmed the Kingdom's solidarity and stand alongside Afghanistan in its war against the dangerous scourge of terrorism in all its forms. The ministry also expressed the condolences of the Kingdom to the victims' families and the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan government and people, and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Second Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, met today in Riyadh with US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter. During their meeting, they discussed fields of existing military cooperation between the two countries and ways of enhancing them. They also discussed the latest developments in the Middle East, including the Iranian interferences in the regional affairs, and combating terrorism.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the Cabinet's session at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh this afternoon.
The Cabinet applauded King Salman on the success of his visit to Egypt and the signing of numerous agreements and MoU during the visit, as well as the establishment of a causeway between the two countries.
Foreign Minister Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir met today with French President Francois Hollande's special envoy for the Middle East peace, Ambassador Pierre Vimont. The meeting focused on reviving the stalled Middle East peace process within UN Security Council resolutions and the Arab peace initiative.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, and Minister of Interior of Djibouti Hassan Omar Mohammed Burhanuddin signed a cooperation agreement in the field of security.
The King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid (KSRELIEF) delivered electronic office supplies to Zambia, including TVs, 350 computers and 25 paper shredders. The Center is also set to distribute 26,000 food baskets in the coming few days.
Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) have condemned the aggressions against Kingdom’s embassy in Tehran and the consulate general Mashhad, which constitute a flagrant violation of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, and international law which guarantees the inviolability of diplomatic missions.
Saudi Arabia and Turkey today signed an agreement in Istanbul to form a coordination council to further strengthen bilateral ties.
The objective of the Saudi-Turkish Coordination Council is to enhance coordination between the two countries in the fields of politics, diplomacy, economy, trade, banking, finance, maritime navigation, industry, energy, agriculture, culture, education, technology, military, military industries, security, media, television, and consular affairs.
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz today urged solidarity and unity among Muslims to fight terrorism and bring about peace and security in the region.
King Salman made these remarks during a speech at the 13th Islamic Summit Conference of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation being held in Istanbul this week. The theme of the conference is “Unity and Solidarity for Justice and Peace.”
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz today urged solidarity and unity among Muslims to fight terrorism and bring about peace and security in the region. King Salman made these remarks during a speech at the 13th Islamic Summit Conference of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation being held in Istanbul this week.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the Kingdom’s delegation to the 13th Summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Istanbul, Turkey. King Salman returned to Saudi Arabia later in the day and was seen off by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
The King Salman Centre for Relief and Humanitarian Aid (Ksrelief) today signed a fifth contract with a private hospital to provide medical care for injured people in Taiz Province.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan received at the Presidential Palace in Ankara today the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. Prior to their bilateral meeting, President Erdogan awarded King Salman Order of the State of Republic of Turkey, nation’s highest award in recognition of his contributions for enhancing the Saudi-Turkish relations.
The King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid (KSRELIEF) distributed 5,500 food baskets over the needy in Taiz province in Yemen. The center is targeting 100,000 food baskets.
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz arrived today in Ankara, at the start of an official visit to the Republic of Turkey at an invitation of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
During his current official state visit to Egypt, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received today an honorary doctorate from Cairo University following his four-day official visit to Egypt.
Following his recently-concluded visit to Egypt, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz is scheduled to pay an official visit to Turkey today to hold talks with Turkish President Recept Tayyip Erdogan on bilateral relations and regional and international issues of mutual concern. King Salman will also attend the two-day 13th Islamic summit in Istanbul on Thursday, April 14, 2010.
Vice Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Prince Mohammed bin Naif bin Abdulaziz chaired the Cabinet's weekly session at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh today.
(WASHINGTON, DC) - The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia issued the following statement in response to the 60 Minutes report that aired on April 10.
The CBS 60 Minutes program was a compilation of myths and erroneous charges that have been thoroughly addressed not just by the Saudi government but also by the 9-11 Commission and the U.S. courts.
Foreign Minister Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir, who is accompanying the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz in his current state visit to Egypt, said the King’s visit to Egypt constitutes an important dimension in the two countries ties.
Al-Jubeir added that the visit aims at exchanging of view points on regional and international important issues of mutual concern to the two countries and highlighted the importance of the visit in enhancing bilateral relations between the two countries.
The King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid (KSRELIEF) launched yesterday the second batch of the third phase of aid to the areas affected by the earthquakes and floods that hit parts of Tajikistan.
Saudi Arabia and Egypt have signed 21 agreements and memorandums of understanding (MoUs) representing Saudi investments of in Egypt.
The Saudi embassy today called a CBS 60 Minutes report which aired this evening as a "compilation of myths and erroneous charges."
The Saudi-led Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen announced in a statement today that it will observe a ceasefire in Yemen tonight in response to a call from Yemeni President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi. The ceasefire began at midnight local time. In a statement, the coalition said it is committed to the ceasefire, but reserves the right to respond to any rebel attacks.
(WASHINGTON, DC) – The Saudi-led Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen announced in a statement today that it will observe a ceasefire in Yemen tonight in response to a call from Yemeni President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi. The ceasefire began at midnight local time.
The coalition is committed to the ceasefire, but reserves the right to respond to any rebel attacks, the statement said.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir met in Cairo today with Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry on the sidelines of the official visit by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz to Egypt.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed means of enhancing bilateral relations, reviewed regional and international issues of common interest.
Foreign Minister Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir stressed the need for Iranian commitment to the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of the countries of the region, including the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and that Tehran must change its policies and approach if it wants to build normal relations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
These remarks were made by Al-Jubeir during a joint news conference with his U.S. counterpart John Kerry following the conclusion of the joint meeting of GCC Foreign Ministers and U.S. Secretary of State on Thursday.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi received today at the Presidential Palace in Cairo the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz who arrived in Egypt yesterday on an official state visit.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz arrived in Cairo today on an official four-day visit to Egypt. King Salman was received at Cairo International Airport by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi.
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Saudi Ambassador to the United States Abdullah Al-Saud discussed “Evolving Responses to Confronting Extremism” today during the Countering Violent Extremism Symposium being held in Washington, D.C.
During a Q&A session with Warren Strobel, US foreign policy and national security editor for Reuters, Ambassador Al-Saud addressed the Kingdom’s counterterrorism efforts and the challenges of violent extremism.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammad bin Naif, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, received separately at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh today Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Paul Ryan. During the meetings, they reviewed the relations of friendship between the two countries and discussed a number of issues of common interest.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the Cabinet's session at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh this afternoon.
Saudi-Indian Joint Statement during the visit of Prime Minister to Saudi Arabia
Saudi-Indian Joint Communiqué
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, met at King Saud Hospitality Palace in Riyadh today with India s Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
During the meeting, they discussed means of enhancing bilateral relations in various fields and reviewed the latest developments in the Middle East and the stances of the two countries towards them.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh today.
During the talks, the prospects for bilateral cooperation as well as the developments on regional and international arenas were reviewed.
King Salman decorated Prime Minister Modi with the King Abdulaziz Sash.
(WASHINGTON, DC) – The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has donated $10 million to establish a specialized center to combat nuclear terrorism at the headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in Vienna, Austria. Saudi Arabia has also donated $570,000 for the project to modernize the IAEA laboratories in Seibersdorf, Austria.
The Saudi Embassy was lit up blue in honor of World Autism Awareness Day Saturday night.
In 2007, the United Nations declared April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day with the goal of bringing the world's attention to autism.
Saudi Arabia has donated $10 million to establish a specialized center to combat nuclear terrorism at the headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in Vienna, Austria. Saudi Arabia has also donated 500,000 euros ($570,000) for the project to modernize the IAEA laboratories in Seibersdorf, Austria, Dr. Hashim Abdullah Yamani, President of King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy and head of the Saudi delegation to the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, announced yesterday.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs today condemned the heinous massacre perpetrated by Bashar Al-Assad's forces in the Eastern Ghouta area of Damascus, resulting in dozens of deaths, mostly women and children. The ministry added that this massacre confirms the continuation of Al-Assad in his crimes against the Syrian people and violation of the cessation of hostilities. Saudi Arabia voiced its insistence on the call for international efforts to resolve the existing political crisis, which has so far ended in failure.
Saudi Specialized Clinics at Al-Zaatari Camp in Amman, Jordan has distributed infant formula to Syrian refugees through the medical project Grow, Healthy and Safely.