May 2017
Saudi Deputy Chief of Mission to the U.S. Sami Al-Sadhan this evening hosted the traditional Iftar for Arab and Muslim ambassador at the Saudi Embassy in Washington. The event was also attended by Muslim leaders and members of the Saudi community in Washington.
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz welcomed President Donald J. Trump to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on May 20, 2017. This was the first time a U.S. president traveled to Saudi Arabia on his first foreign trip. The two countries engaged in a series of talks aimed at reaffirming and strengthening the longstanding Saudi-U.S. partnership. These talks resulted in the formulation of the Joint Strategic Vision Declaration, which ensured that both nations will dedicate themselves to strengthening their Strategic Partnership for the 21stCentury.
The Foreign Ministry today condemnation the terrorist attack in Kabul, Afghanistan. In a statement, the foreign ministry reiterated the Kingdom’s support for Afghanistan and offered its condolences to the families of the victims and Malian government and people.
The Foreign Ministry today condemnation the terrorist attacks in Baghdad. In a statement, the Foreign Ministry expressed the Kingdom’s strong condemnation and denunciation on the two explosions and offered its condolences to the families of victims and the Iraqi government and people.
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) launched on Monday a program to distribute 569,340 breaking-fast meals in Somalia during the holy month of Ramadan to ease the sufferings of the Somali people affected by drought in the previous years. The Center also launched a breaking-fast program in Abyan Governorate in Yemen to be distributed to 234,000 beneficiaries and also started a project in Myanmar.
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) signed two projects with Turkey's Humanitarian Relief Foundation (IHH) to provide fasting meals in Syria and Myanmar during the holy month of Ramadan. The project will serve more than 296 thousand beneficiaries.
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) inspected the projects implemented in Tajikistan to assist earthquake and flood victims. It also delivered 50 tons of dates as assistance to the government of Tajikistan.
The King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Action (KSrelief) handed over on Thursday, a Saudi gift of 100 tons of dates to Burkina Faso.
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) has delivered 70 tons of dates to the World Food Program (WFP) in Sudan.
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) delivered over 48 tons of dates to the World Food Program (WFP) in Burkina Faso and 50 tons of dates to the Republic of Benin yesterday.
The Foreign Ministry today condemned in the strongest terms today’s terrorist attack on a bus transporting Coptic Christians in Egypt in Minya region. In a statement, the foreign ministry reiterated the Kingdom’s support for Egypt and offered its condolences to the families of the victims and Egyptian government and people.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz made a phone call today to Egyptian President of Egypt Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi.
During the call, King Salman offered condolences to the president and the Egyptian people, following a terrorist attack in Minya Egypt, wishing speedy recovery for the injured. King Salman asserted that the Kingdom’s strong denunciation and its stance with Egypt, to eliminate terrorism, in its all forms and manifestations.
The Foreign Ministry today condemned in the strongest terms yesterday’s two suicide bombings in Jakarta, killing and wounding a number of people. In a statement, the foreign ministry reiterated the Kingdom’s support for Indonesia and offered its condolences to the families of the victims and Indonesian government and people.
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) signed in Riyadh today a $8.3 million program with the World Health Organization (WHO), to combat the cholera epidemic in Yemen.
Since its launch, the Riyadh-based King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) has spent over $602 million on assistance projects in 130 governorates. Those include projects included humanitarian aid, shelter, environmental and sanitation programs, and support for agriculture and water programs.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's strong denunciation of the Manchester terrorist attack, noting that it contradicts the principles and ethics of Islamic religion. In a telephone call to the British Prime Minister Theresa May today, King Salman extended sincere condolence and sympathy to the families of the victims, wishing the injured a quick recovery.
During the conversation, King Salman confirmed the stance of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with all its might with Britain in the war against terrorism.
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz has sent a cable of condolences to British Prime Minister Theresa May following the terrorist bombing in Manchester. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques strongly condemned this criminal act, wished speedy recovery to the injured and stressed the importance of international efforts to confront and eradicate terrorism.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the Cabinet's session at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on this afternoon.
King Salman began by expressing his appreciation to US President Donald J. Trump and leaders of Arab and Islamic countries who participated in the 17th Consultative Meeting of Leaders of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the U.S.-GCC Summit, and the Arab-Islamic-American Summit hosted by the Kingdom yesterday.
Joint Statement Between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) delivered 50 tons of dates to the Benin on yesterday as a gift given by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Saudi Foreign Minister Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir and U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said that the Arab Islamic American Summit, held today in Riyadh, was an important step in building an effective partnership to combat terrorism, promote positive dialogue and counter Iran.
Minister Al-Jubeir praised U.S. President Donald Trump’s attendance at the summit and his efforts to promote dialogue between the U.S. and Muslim-majority countries. He reiterated President Trump’s message that the fight against terrorism is one of good versus evil.
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz today urged Arab nations to promote a genuine partnership with the United States of America and fight “the forces of evil and extremism” together. He made the remarks at the historic Arab Islamic American Summit today in Riyadh, where he and U.S.
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Saudi Foreign Minister Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir and U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said today that the Saudi.-U.S. partnership is stronger than ever and built on shared security interests, close economic cooperation and mutual trust. They made the remarks during a press conference in Riyadh to brief reporters on the first day of President Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia.
Crown Prince Mohammad bin Naif, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior launched Ramadan 1438 Project for Somalia to feed the needy. Regional Director of the Saudi National Campaign for Relief of Somali People Sa'ad Al-Swayed said that group has allocated over 40,000 Ramadan baskets worth about $3.5 million for distributed in Somalia.
In cooperation with the United Arab Emirate’s Ministry of Health, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has set up an urgent response team to develop rapid intervention programs, diagnosis, treatment and control and work on prevention of the cholera epidemic.
This fact sheet includes an overview of recent quotes by Saudi and international officials on the operational developments in Yemen.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the Cabinet's weekly session at Al-Sallam Palace in Jeddah on this afternoon.
The King welcomed the upcoming participation of US President Donald J. Trump, and leaders of Arab and Islamic countries in the 17th consultative meeting of leaders of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the Gulf-US Summit, and the Arab-Islamic-US Summit, being hosted in Riyadh this weekend.
King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Work (KSRelief) clinics in Djibouti provided medical services to 2,560 Yemenis. On overage, the clinics treat about 900 cases.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir received in Riyadh today Dr. Riad Hijab, chairman of the Syrian opposition High Committee for Negotiations. During the meeting, they discussed the latest developments on the Syrian arena and international efforts to solve the Syrian crisis, in addition to review issues of mutual interest.
The Riyadh-based King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Work (KSRelief) has provided today 1,200 tons of dates World Food Program (WFP) in Jordan, Bangladesh, Algeria and Senegal. KSRelief delivered 400 tons of dates the WFP in Jordan, 550 tons to the WFP in Bangladesh, 200 tons to the WFP in Algeria, and 100 tons to the WFP in Senegal.
The development of Saudi Arabia is not a recent phenomenon. It is a steady project of modernization, in which each generation builds on the progress of its antecedents. For decades, Saudi Arabia has made and effort to improve the lives of its citizens – using the wealth generated from the Kingdom’s natural resources to fund the social and economic development of the nation.
Prince Mohammed bin Nawaf bin Abdulaziz, Saudi ambassador to the United Kingdom announced today at the International Conference in Support of Somalia, in London, a $10 million donation. Prince Mohammed said the $10 million donation brings the Kingdom’s assistance to Somalia to $1.2 billion.
The Riyadh-based King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Work (KSRelief) has provided 878 tons of dates to the World Food Program (WFP) in Pakistan.
The Riyadh-based King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Work (KSRelief) has provided 100 tons of dates to Mauritania.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz sent a cable of congratulations to Emmanuel Macron on his election as President of France.
Crown Prince Mohammad bin Naif, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, received in Jeddah this evening US Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly and Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Thomas Bossert. During the meeting, they discussed a number of issues of common interest between the two friendly countries including the existing security cooperation.
Foreign Minister Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir stressed today that the visit by US President Donald Trump to the Kingdom as his first foreign visit, reflects the Kingdom's pivotal role in the Arab and Islamic world.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is host to over 600,000 Yemeni and over 290,000 Syrian refuges, which the Kingdom refers to as guests.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir held meeting with a number of of the United State Congress his visit to Washington last week. On May 3, Minister Al-Jubeir met with Sen. John McCain, Chairman of Senate Armed Services Committee; Sen, Jack Reed, the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services; Sen. Richard Burr, Chairman of Senate Intelligence Committee, and Rep. Mac Thornberry, Chairman of House Armed Services Committee.
In the presence of Saudi Ambassador to Cameroon Mohammed bin Sulaiman Al-Mis-her, King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Works (KSRelief) delivered 30 tons of dates to the World Food Program (WFP) in Cameroon. The shipment is part of the Kingdom's donation to WFP for its distribution in Cameroon.
The Saudi Ambassador to Yemen, Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Jaber, said that neither Saudi Arabia and the Arab alliance countries have no ambitions in Yemen and its aim is that Yemen, the Yemenis and the region enjoy security and stability.
Ambassador Al-Jaber made the remarks in a meeting on Yemen at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy in Washington, DC.
United States Secretary of State Rex Tillerson received Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir at the Department of State yesterday. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations between the two friendly countries and the latest developments in the region and the world.
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir met in Washington yesterday with United States President's Special Representative for International Negotiations Jason Greenblatt. During the meeting, they discussed the developments of the peace process in the Middle East.
Since its inauguration, the King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Works (KSRelief) has provided a number of projects worth over $600 million to 127 governorates in Yemen in various fields including relief, humanitarian, shelter and environmental sanitation programs.
The Riyadh-based center was highly commended by sovereign states, community leaders and international and regional organizations working in the areas of relief and humanitarian services as well as visitors of the facility as provider of state-of-the-art organization.