May 2016
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chaired the Cabinet's weekly session at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah on this afternoon.
King Salman began the meeting by briefing the Cabinet on his meeting with the British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond.
King Salman was also updated on the arrangements for Umrah performers and visitors in preparation for the holy month of Ramadan.
The King Salman Center for Humanitarian Aid distributed 72 tons of dates in the Yemeni Hadramout Province.
The King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid (RELIEF) delivered yesterday 100 tons of dates as a gift to Senegal.
During a news conference after the joint ministerial meeting of foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) with the British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond, Foreign Minister Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir said that Iran has isolated itself by launching ballistic missiles, and sending militias to several countries, including Syria and Iraq, stressing that what Iran is doing about interference in the internal affairs of neighboring countries is rejected.
(WASHINGTON, DC) – The Saudi-led Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen reiterated its commitment to abiding by international law in military operations in order to protect civilians.
The Saudi-led Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen today reiterated its commitment to abiding by international law in military operations in order to protect civilians.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz King Salman approved the exemption of 38,774 farmers of loan payment for the Agricultural Development Fund because of the drought.
Addressing the World Summit for Humanitarian Action held in Istanbul, Minister of Foreign Affairs Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir stressed that the Kingdom attaches great interest to Syrian refugees.
Minister Al-Jubeir added that since the beginning of the crisis, the Kingdom has been visited by as many as two million Syrians, pointing out that "there is no camp or tents dedicated for Syrian refugees, in the Kingdom, rather, they enjoy the same rights to health care, education and employment.”
The King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid (KSRELIEF) handed over 234 tons of dates to the World Food Program (WFP) in Nicaragua and 200 tons to Mauritania. The consignments are part of Saudi Arabia's donation to the WFP.
The King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid (KSRELIEF) delivered today 100 tons of dates as a gift to the Philippines. The gift is part of the Kingdom’s support to brotherly and friendly countries upon the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir headed the Kingdom’s delegation to the first-ever World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul. The summit was called for by the United Nations and being hosted by Istanbul. The two-day summit aims to mobilize the commitment of all parties and sectors to work in order to prevent and end conflicts and protect civilians everywhere.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the Cabinet's session at Al-Yamamah Palace in Jeddah this afternoon.
Saudi Arabia today delivered 252 tons of dates as a gift to the World Food Program (WFP) in Algeria.
Saudi Arabia and Belarus signed a memorandum of cooperation in the field of education during meetings of the Saudi-Belarusian Joint Committee. The memorandum aims to enhance scientific research as well as to enhance training and visits between the two countries.
Saudi Arabia and Qatari special forces arrived today in Izmir, Turkey for the EFES 2016 military exercise. This exercise comes in the context of inter-state cooperation to promote external forces and achieve security and stability in the region.
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz this evening telephoned Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi to express his condolences on the victims of EgyptAir Flight 804 which crashed into the Mediterranean Sea earlier in the day.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the Cabinet's session at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah today.
King Salman began the session by briefing the Cabinet on his communications with King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. He also briefed them on his meetings with US Secretary of State John Kerry and the Commander of US Central Command General Joseph Votel.
Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative the United Nations, Abdullah bin Yahya Al-Mualami, warned that any global framework on countering terrorist propaganda should not adopt extremist rhetoric directed against Islam and Muslims. Addressing the UN Security Council debate on countering the narratives and ideologies of terrorism. Ambassador Al-Mualami stressed that terrorism has no justification in any place and under any circumstances and that any counter terrorist ideology should be comprehensive and consistent and not directed against Islam and Muslims.
In implementation of the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Arabia allocated 200 tons of dates as a gift the people of Pakistan.
The Ministry of Haj and Umrah announced today that the Iranian Hajj delegation refused to sign an agreement signed by over 75 countries and has instead decided not participate in this year’s Hajj.
The decision not to participate in this year’s Hajj is a decision made solely by the Iranian government in an attempt to force the Kingdom to accept Iran’s demands, including where and how Hajj visas are issued to Iranian pilgrims and how Iranian pilgrims arrive in the Kingdom.
Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Second Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, met in Jeddah today with the Commander of U.S. Central Command General Joseph Votel. During the meeting, aspects of bilateral cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the defense field, were discussed.
The King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid (KSRELIEF) delivered 200 tons of dates as a gift from the government of Saudi Arabia to the people of Sri Lanka.
Saudi Arabia and Egypt signed in Cairo today an executive program of cooperation within the framework of the implementing the Riyadh Arab Agreement for Judicial Cooperation.
The program included a number of fields of cooperation, including judicial coordination, statute of judges, court administration and coordination, in order to actively participate in relevant international conferences and exchange of important experiments, in the field of administration of justice, particularly in electronic applications related to legal, judicial, legislative data.
A King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre plane carrying 105 tons of aid arrived in Iraq’s Anbar Province on Wednesday. The assistance was ordered by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz carrying food aid and shelter equipment. An additional 210 tons of relief supplies is schedule to arrive at a later time.
The Saudi Fund for Development deposited its share of support for the Palestinian Authority’s budget. Saudi Ambassador to Egypt Ahmed Kattan announced today that the Kingdom transferred its payments for January, February and March 2016, totaling $60 million, to the Palestinian National Authority.
Saudi Foreign Minister Al-Jubeir holds meeting with General Coordinator of Supreme Commission of Syrian Negotiations.
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir held a talks in Paris today with the General Coordinator of the Supreme Commission of Syrian Negotiations, Dr. Riad Hijab.
King Salman chaired the Cabinet's session at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh this afternoon. King Salman began the session with the issue of the royal order restructuring a number of ministries and government agencies, and the appointment of a number of ministers and officials in accordance with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
King Salman welcomed the new appointees and thanked the outgoing officials for service
Foreign Minister Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry held bilateral talks in Paris today. Minister Al-Jubeir and Secretary Kerry reaffirmed the strong and enduring relationship between the two countries. They also discussed regional issues, including Yemen, Syria, and Iran, as well as the fight against Daesh (ISIS) and the restoration of the cessation of hostilities in Syria in accordance with United Nations Resolution 2254.
Foreign Minister Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir held bilateral talks with French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault on the sidelines of the Paris ministerial meeting in support for the Syrian opposition.
Minister Al-Jubeir also met separately with German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier and EU High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy Frederica Mgrena.
The meetings discussed bilateral relations between said countries and solutions in solving the Syrian crisis in accordance with the principles of the UN Security Council Resolution 2245 and Geneva 1.
Saudi Arabia today condemned in the strongest words the attack by Al-Assad regime’s forces on a refugee camp in Idlib Province that left dozens dead.
In a statement, the Foreign Ministry demanded that the international community fulfill its responsibilities, especially allies of Bashar Al-Assad, and play further efforts to stop the violence to ensure compliance with the cessation of hostilities and the implementation of Security Council Resolution 2254, and in accordance with the principles of the Geneva 1.
The Royal Court said today that the government restructuring stems from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz’s commitment to the policy of growth and development which has been adopted the Kingdom’s founder King Abdulaziz and his sons.
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz today announced major government restructuring. Changes included the elimination some ministries and the merging others. The Royal decrees also names new ministers and advisors.
The Saudi National Campaign to Support the Brothers in Syria distributed food parcels and water to about 1,000 Syrian families in the Jordan as part of program funded by Sheikh Saleh Al-Rajh’s Endowments.
Foreign Minister Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir received in Riyadh today the Foreign Minister of Norway Borg Prendh. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways of enhancing them, in addition to issues of common concern.
The Ministry of Interior announced today that two terrorist were killed in a shootout with security forces and two others committed suicide by detonating their suicide belts after security forces foiled a planned terror attack. The indecent happened hear the terror cells hideout in the Makkah Region between Taif and the Holy City of Makkah. In a separate incident, two suspected terrorist were detained a hideout used as a base of operations for their activities in Jeddah Province. The relationship between the two groups is not year clear.
The Specialized Saudi Clinics provided medical services to 10,758 Syrian refugees in Zaatari Camp in Jordan during the month of April.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz held bilateral talks today with visiting President of Burkina Faso Rock Marc Christian Kabore.
During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways of developing them in various fields as well as the latest developments at the regional and international arenas.
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Saudi Foreign Minister Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir rejected the charge that Saudi Arabia had “threatened” to withdraw investments from the U.S. if Congress passed the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorist Act (JASTA). Minister Al-Jubeir made this statement yesterday during a media briefing in Geneva after a meeting on Syria with U.S. Secretary of State of John Kerry.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir met here today with UN Special Envoy to Syria Staffan de Mistura.
During the meeting, they discussed the developments of the Syrian crisis as well as means of advancing the diplomatic efforts to find a solution to the Syrian crisis in accordance with the principles of Geneva I.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the weekly Cabinet's session at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh this afternoon.
King Salman briefed the Cabinet on the results of his meeting with the King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan, stressing that the signing of the establishment of Saudi-Jordanian Coordination Council and the joint statement issued after the meeting embody deep-rooted and historic relations binding the two countries.