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Riyadh, Aug. 3 (SANA)Saudi Foreign Minister PrinceFaisal bin Farhan Al Sauddiscussed during a phone call Sunday with his Iranian counterpart, AbbasAraghchi, the latest regional developments and ongoing diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions. In a post on the social media platform X, theSaudi Foreign Ministrysaid Prince Faisal reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to continuing its regional role in promoting security and stability in a way that serves the shared interests of the countries and peopl…

Ankara, Aug. 2 (SANA)Turkish Foreign Minister HakanFidansaid Saturday that Türkiye will continue efforts aimed at ending conflicts and establishing lasting peace in the region as part of its diplomatic initiatives to contain regional tensions. According toTürkiye‘s Anadolu Agency, Fidan made the remarks during a phone call with Iranian Foreign MinisterAbbas Araghchi, during which the two ministers reviewed the latest developments in ongoing regional diplomatic negotiations. The Turkish-Iranian…

Cairo, Aug. 3 (SANA)Arab LeagueSecretary-General Nabil Fahmy and Iraqi Foreign MinisterFuad Husseindiscussed regional tensions and efforts to promote security and stability during a phone call on Monday, as regional leaders intensified diplomatic contacts aimed at preventing further escalation in theMiddle East. According to a statement issued by the Arab League, the two officials emphasized the importance of resolving regional disputes through diplomacy and strengthening Arab cooperation to pr…

Ankara, Aug. 3 (SANA)Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone call on Monday with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss the latest regional and international developments and efforts to end escalation in the region, according to a statement byTürkiye‘s Communications Directorate. The two leaders discussed bilateral relations and ways to support and enhance them across all fields, as well as regional and global issues, the statement said. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan sp…

Kuwait City, Aug. 3 (SANA)Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah held a phone call on Monday with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani to discussregional stabilityand efforts to ensure freedom of navigation, the Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry said. The talks covered the latest regional developments and diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalation and securing safe and freemaritime navigationin the region, according to a ministry statement …

Ankara, Aug. 3 (SANA)Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone call on Monday with his British counterpart Ed Miliband to discussregional developmentsand efforts to end escalation in the region, according to Anadolu Agency. The two officials reviewed the situation in the Middle East, particularly inGaza, as well as developments in theRussia-Ukraine warand efforts to end ongoing conflicts in the region, sources at the Turkish Foreign Ministry told Anadolu Agency. On Saturday, Fidan said…

Cairo, Aug. 3 (SANA)SeniorMiddle Eastofficials stepped up diplomatic efforts on Sunday to contain regional tensions, with Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait emphasizing dialogue and political solutions amid renewed efforts to prevent further escalation. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelattyheld separate phone calls with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign MinisterSheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani,Iraqi Foreign MinisterFuad HusseinandU.S.Middle East envoySteve Witkoff,ac…

Riyadh, Aug. 2 (SANA)Saudi Crown PrinceMohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Sauddiscussed regional developments and their regional and international implications during a phone call Sunday with U.S. PresidentDonald Trump, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). SPA said the crown prince stressed the need to prioritize dialogue to reduce tensions and emphasized the importance of making every possible effort to achievede-escalationthat would pave the way for diplomatic solutions capable of pre…

Doha, Aug. 2 (SANA)Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Kuwait underscored Sunday the importance of dialogue and diplomacy to reduce regional tensions, stressing the need for all parties to implement the provisions of the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, including measures to safeguard freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. According to the Qatar News Agency (QNA), the position was expressed during separate phone calls between Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister SheikhMohammed b…

London, Aug 1 (SANA)UAE Foreign Minister SheikhAbdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyanand British counterpartEd Milibanddiscussed developments in theMiddle Easton Friday and ways to strengthen regional and international efforts to promote security, peace, and lasting stability across the region. The two ministers reviewed bilateral relations during their meeting in London and discussed expanding cooperation across a range of sectors, according to the Emirates News Agency (WAM). The meeting was part of a …

Damascus, July 30 (SANA)President Ahmad al-Sharaaheld a telephone conversation on Thursday withSaudi Crown Princeand Prime MinisterPrince Mohammed bin Salmanbin Abdulaziz Al Saud, during which the two leaders reviewed bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries and ways to enhance prospects for joint cooperation. During the call, President al-Sharaa reiterated Syria’s condemnation of the attempted attack on Saudi oil facilities by Iran-backed militias in Iraq, affirming Syria’s unwa…

Damascus, July 30 (SANA)President Ahmad al-Sharaaheld a telephone conversation on Thursday withSheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al NahyanPresident of the United Arab Emirates, during which they reviewed bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries and ways to enhance joint cooperation in a manner that serves their mutual interests. The two leaders also exchanged views on the latest regional developments, underscoring the importance of continuing consultation and coordination to support effor…

Islamabad, July 30 (SANA)Pakistan, Egypt and Türkiyeexpressed concern over continuedIsraeli militaryoperations inGaza and the occupied West Bank, as well as repeated violations at al-Aqsa Mosque, calling for an immediate halt to the attacks and unhindered humanitarian aid access to the Palestinian people. The Associated Press of Pakistan reported Thursday thatPakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dardiscussed the latest regional and international developments in separate telephone calls with hisEgyp…

Riyadh, July 29 (SANA)Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministerheld separate calls Tuesday with his counterparts from Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain, as theGulf statesurged efforts to ease regional tensions and safeguard shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandeb. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Saudi Foreign Minister PrinceFaisal bin Farhanspoke withQatari Prime Minister and Foreign MinisterMohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani,Kuwaiti Foreign MinisterJarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad …

The two sides also emphasized their will to conclude a comprehensive cooperation agreement on energy with a view to contributing to the energy security of both countries. The two sides noted with satisfaction the similarity of their positions on current regional developments and agreed to continue close coordination on these issues, particularly the situation in Palestine. The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening their fraternal relationship with Syria, while through su…

Doha, July 27 (SANA)Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani held a phone call on Monday with Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly to discussregional developmentsand diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions and enhance security and stability in the region, Qatar News Agency reported. The Qatari minister stressed the need for all parties to commit to dialogue and diplomacy and to implement what was agreed upon in the memorandum of understanding betw…

Today, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of the country, received a phone call from His Excellency Mr. Andy Burnham, Prime Minister of the friendly United Kingdom, during which he expressed his sincere condolences and sincere sympathy on the death of the late, God willing, His Highness the Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. For his part, His Highness the Emir expressed his thanks and appreciation for these sincere feelings, and His Highness also expressed his con…

Islamabad, July 28 (SANA)Pakistancondemneddrone attackstargetingSaudi Arabiaon Tuesday, calling them a serious threat to regional security and reaffirming its support for the kingdom’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Foreign Ministry spokesperson said in a statement that Islamabad stands in solidarity with Saudi Arabia and remains committed to supporting efforts to promote security, stability and lasting peace in the region, according to the state-run Associated Press of Pakistan (APP). …

Capitals, July 28 (SANA)Leaders of the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Jordan held separate bilateral talks on Tuesday to discuss regional developments, security issues and ways to strengthen cooperation amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. UAE President SheikhMohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyanand Greek Prime MinisterKyriakos Mitsotakisdiscussed regional developments, de-escalation efforts and prospects for expanding their strategic partnership, including cooperation in …