September 2016
Crown Prince Brings Counterterrorism Message to United Nations
Crown Prince Mohammad bin Naif, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, told the 71st session of the General Assembly of the United Nations on Sept. 21 that defeating terrorism is a priority for Saudi Arabia, which “has been among the primary victims of terrorism” going back many years.
ENERGY MINISTER AFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO VISION 2030
“It is not unthinkable” that the price of oil could jump to $60 per barrel by the end of the year, said Saudi Minister of Energy, Industry, and Mineral Resources Khalid Al-Falih in recent remarks at the 23rd World Energy Congress in Istanbul. According to Al-Falih, the fluctuating price of oil has not affected the Kingdom’s preparations to implement the Vision 2030 plan, which will diversify the Saudi economy and invite investment across a broad array of sectors.
Four royal orders were issued today.:
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior announced yesterday at the Leaders' Summit on the Global Refugee that the Kingdom will donate an additional $75 million for humanitarian appeals for refugees.
US President Barack Obama hosted the Leaders’ Summit on the Global Refugee Crisis on the sideline of 71st United Nations General Assembly on September 20, 2016
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Crown Prince Mohammad bin Naif, Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, told the 71st session of the General Assembly of the United Nations today that defeating terrorism is a priority for Saudi Arabia, which “has been among the primary victims of terrorism” going back many years.
Prince Mohammad said that the Kingdom has been the target of more than 100 terrorist operations since 1992, “including 18 carried out by elements with links to ‘a regional country.’”
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Naif announced yesterday that Saudi Arabia will provide an additional $75 million to support refugees, in coordination with international organizations. Prince Mohammad announced this during a speech at the Leaders’ Summit on the Global Refugee Crises hosted by U.S. President Barack Obama on the margins of the 71st Session of the UN General Assembly.
During his speech, Prince Mohammad highlighted the Kingdom’s efforts in relief work and humanitarian aid.
The Command of the Coalition Forces Supporting the Legitimate Government of Yemen announced today that they had intercepted a ballistic missile launched by Iranian-backed Houthi militias at 8:20pm local time. The missile was launched toward Khamis Mushayt. Saudi air defense was able to intercept the missile and destroy without causing any damage on the ground.
The coalition air forces launched a strike on the missile's launch site.
On the sidelines of the 71th session of the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior met with met on yesterday with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. During the meeting, they reviewed aspects of cooperation between the Kingdom and the United Nations, as well as efforts toward a number of international issues.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior arrived in the US today to head the Kingdom's delegation 71st annual session of the UN General Assembly in New York.
On the sidelines of the 71th session of the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, met with U.S. Secretry of State John Kerry. During their meeting, they discussed aspects of cooperation between the two countires and ways of strengthening them in various fields. They also discussed the latest developments in the Middle East and the position of the two friendly countries towards them.
(WASHINGTON, DC) – The Ministry of Interior today announced the arrest of 17 suspects in three terror cells who were involved in past terror attacks and were plotting future attacks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The terror cells constituted a terror network linked to Daesh (ISIL) and were arrested in an operation that included a series of raids conducted over several months.
The Ministry of Interior today announced the arrest of 17 suspects in three terror cells who were involved in past terror attacks and were plotting future attacks in Saudi Arabia. The terror cells constituted a terror network linked to Daesh (ISIL) and were arrested in an operation that included a series of raids conducted over several months.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has lodged a complaint with the United Nations Security Council last night on the violations committed by Iran of UN Security Council Resolution 2216 regarding Yemen.
(WASHINGTON, DC) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia issued the following statement today:
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is following with interest the implementation of the temporary cease-fire in Syria, according to an official source at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The official said that the Kingdom welcomed this truce because it promised to help relieve the suffering of the brotherly Syrian people.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs today dismissed a report by the British newspaper The Independent that the Iraqi Foreign Ministry demanded the withdrawal of the Kingdom’s ambassador to Iraq Thamer Al-Sabhan for refusing to condemn a person by the named of Abdul Salam Al-Sabhan who, the newspaper alleged, was a cousin of Ambassador Al-Sabhan who died fighting with ISIS.
The Kingdom’s Foreign Ministry noted that Abdul Salam Al-Sabhan is not related to the ambassador and called on The Independent verify facts before publishing false reports.
Foreign Minister Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir participated in the Friends of Syria Group’s foreign ministers meeting in London.
The meeting was chaired by British Foreign Minister, and included France, the United States, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Germany, Jordan, Italy, the European Union and Turkey.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs today expressed the Kingdom's strong condemnation and denunciation of the double bombing which occurred near the Defense Ministry in the Afghan capital Kabul that resulted in killing and injuring dozens of people. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs offered the Kingdom's condolences to the families of the victims and Afghan government and people and reaffirming the Kingdom's solidarity with Afghanistan in its fight against terrorism.
Foreign Affairs Minister Adel Ahmed Al-Jubeir stressed that the Syrian people cannot accept Bashar al-Assad in the power after the killing carried out by his regime..
Speaking at a press conference in London, Minister Al-Jubeir said that the Geneva 1 Declaration called for transferring power from Bashar Al-Assad before leaving Syria.
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the weekly meeting of Council of Ministers this afternoon at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah