December 2016
Saudi Arabia today welcomed the proposals put forth by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on a final settlement of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. In a statement, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said the Kingdom views the proposals as being in accord with the majority of the resolutions of international legality and most of the elements of the Arab Peace Initiative adopted at the Arab Summit in Beirut in 2002 and by the Islamic Summit in Makkah in 2005, and that the proposals represent an appropriate basis for achieving a final settlement of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Second Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, telephoned US Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday. During the call, they discussed the latest developments in the region and a number of issues of common interest.
The Saudi Embassy in Amman today launched the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Umrah program for people with special needs. The program is in collaboration with the Handicapped Child Care Charity Association in Irbid, Jordan and the Medical Educational Center.
The Royal Court announced today that the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz has ordered the formation of a relief campaign to help the suffering Syrian brethren, especially those evacuated from Aleppo and other areas, who have been displaced and because of the difficult situation they face. The campaign will begin Tuesday, December 27, 2016.
Foreign Minister Adel bin Ahmad Al-Jubeir received in Riyadh Ambassador of the United States Dr. Joseph Westphal as he approaches the end of his tour in the Kingdom. Minister Al-Jubeir also received separately Ambassadors Pekka Votileinin of Finland Pekka Votileinin; Ambassador Mansa Oontana of Burkina Faso, and Ambassador Snahd Bristeric of Bosnia and Herzegovina. During the meetings, bilateral relations and issues of common interest were discussed.
The Ministry of Interior announced today that 1 pm local time, a border outpost came under fire from Houthi militias from Yemeni territory. The ministry added that the Saudi Army responded and neutralized the source of the fire. The exchange resulted in death of Army Private Sultan bin Ayed Farhan Al-Sharari.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs today commended United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 condemning the construction of Israeli settlements and demanding a halt of Israeli settlements on occupied Palestinian territory.
In a statement, the Foreign Ministry said that the UN resolution confirms beyond any doubt that Israeli settlements on Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, have "no legal validity".
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz held a telephone conversation yesterday with King Abdullah II Bin Al-Hussein of Jordan in which he offered his condolences to the victims of the terrorist attack Karak. King Salman condemned this criminal act, stressing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's support for the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in the fight against extremism and the fight against terrorism.
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The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz issued today a royal decree outlining Saudi Arabia’s 2017 budget. The 2017 budget is estimated to reach SAR 890 billion ($237.3), an 8 percent increase from 2016, and is projected to reflect a record 33 percent decrease in the Kingdom’s national deficit.
HRH Ambassador Reema Bandar Al-Saud
Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United States of America
The Foreign Ministry today expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's strong condemnation of the murder of Russia's Ambassador to Turkey, Andrey Karlov.
In a statement issued this evening, the Foreign Ministry said that the murder is contrary to the international laws, the principles of protection of diplomats and international envoys and humanitarian principles and ethics.
The Foreign Ministry offered its condolences to the family of Ambassador Karlov and the Russian government and people.
Foreign Minister Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir said today that the “Syrian regime is the one who refused to enter into any serious negotiations, continued the killing of his own people and brought terrorist organizations and sectarian militias into Syria, including the Iranian Revolutionary Guard."
Addressed the extraordinary session of the Foreign Ministers of the Arab League in Cairo, Minister Al-Jubeir called on putting pressure on the Syrian regime to reach a political solution.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz strongly condemned the terror attacks in Ankara that claimed the lives of Russia’s ambassador to Turkey Andrey G. Karlov and Berlin that resulted in the death of 12 people in Germany.
In separate cables sent to Russian President Vladimir Putin and German President Joachim Gauck, King Salman offered condolences to the families of the victims as well as to the peoples and governments of Russia and Germany.
Saudi Development Fund has deposited $61.6 million to the Palestinian Ministry of Finance's account. Saudi Ambassador to Egypt, Ahmed Kattan explained that the amount represents the value of the Kingdom's monthly contributions to support the Palestinian National Authority's budget. The payment is for April through November 2016.
Ahmad bin Abdulaziz Kattan, Saudi Ambassador to Egypt and Permanent Representative of the Kingdom to the Arab League has visited Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch, at St. Mark Cathedral to conveyed condolences of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz; Crown Prince Mohammad bin Naif, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, and Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Second Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, to Pope Tawadros II on the victims of the terrorist bombing targeting St. Peter Church in Cairo.
(WASHINGTON, DC) – The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz reinforced today that Saudi Arabia remains fully committed to acting vigorously to ensure its security and the security of the region while moving forward on the Kingdom’s economic development and reforms.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh today British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and a number of issues of common interest.
Crown Prince Mohammad bin Naif, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior received at the Interior Ministry in Riyadh today British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson.
During the meeting, they discussed ways for strengthening cooperation between the two countries in various fields, especially security cooperation and fighting against extremism and terrorism, and reviewed the latest developments in the Middle East, efforts being exerted towards them and the positions of the two countries in this regard.
The Foreign Ministry today strongly denounced the terrorist attacks which took place Istanbul, Turkish and Mogadishu, Somalia, which killed 38 people and wounded 155 others in Istanbul, and killed at least 16 people in Mogadishu.
The ministry reiterated the solidarity of the Kingdom with sisterly states in confrontation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, extending condolence and sympathy to the families of the victims and the governments and people of the two republics of Turkey and Somalia, wishing the injured a quick recovery.
Foreign Minister Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir affirmed the depth of the Saudi-British relations and its historic dimension which still enjoys growth and development in all fields and at all levels during a joint press conference with British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson in Riyadh in which the two ministers briefed the press on their meeting which focused on regional and international issues of mutual concern and to best enhance relations between the two countries.
The Leaders of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) concluded their 37th Summit of the GCC Supreme Council in Manama, Bahrian, this afternoon. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz headed the Kingdom’s delegation to the summit.
Leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) held at today a joint meeting with the British Prime Minister Theresa May in Manama in the framework of the 37th Summit of the GCC Supreme Council. The Saudi Arabia’s delegation was headed by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received at his guest residence in Manama today British Prime Minister Teresa May. During the meeting, they discussed relations and fields of cooperation between the two countries and ways of enhancing them in addition to the developments of situations in the region.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz today addressed the 37th Summit for the Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council hosted by King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa of Bahrain.
"In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, Most Merciful,
Praise to Allah, prayer and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah, on his family and companions,
King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain,
Leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council Member States,
Peace, Mercy and Blessing of Allah be Upon You,
Spokesman of Joint Incidents Assessment Team (JIAT), Mansour Ahmad Al-Mansour, stressed that with regard to an announcement issued by Doctors Without Borders on the alleged bombing carried out by the coalition forces on Abs Hospital in the city of Abs in Yemen’s Hjjah Province on Aug. 15, 2016, which resulted in death seven people and wounding 13 others, the JIAT verified facts and circumstances of the incident based on confirmed intelligence information about existence of a gathering of Houthi armed leaders in the north of the city of Abs.
Deputy Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Prince Mohammad bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chaired the Cabinet's session which was held at Al-Yamamah Palace today.
The Deputy Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques congratulated the Kingdom's Grand Mufti; members of the Senior Scholars Commission; full-time sheikhs, members of the Standing Committee for Fatwa (affiliated to the Senior Scholars Commission); and Speaker and members of Majlis Al-Shura on the royal trust bestowed on them through renewing their memberships to their agencies, wishing them all success.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz issued a royal order appointing Abdulrahman bin Mohammed Al-Sadhan as an advisor at the Royal Court, at ministerial rank, with immediate effect.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz issued a royal order to recompose the formation of Majlis Al-Shura for four years beginning of 3/3/1438 (Dec. 2, 2016).
King Salman appointed Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al-AsSheikh as Speaker of the Majlis Al-Shura, with Dr. Mohammed bin Amin bin Ahmed Al-Jiffri asDeputy Speaker, Dr. Yahya bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Samaan as the Assistant to the Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura.
The newly reformed Majlis Al-Shura is to consist of these following members: