Saudi King Salman and Lebanese PM Hariri discuss bilateral relations

King Salman receives Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on March 11, 2019. (SPA)
Updated 30 March 2019
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Saudi King Salman and Lebanese PM Hariri discuss bilateral relations

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri called on King Salman at his palace in Riyadh on Monday. They discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation between the two countries and the latest regional developments, particularly in Lebanon.

Saudi Foreign Minister Dr. Ibrahim Al-Assaf, Health Minister Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, State Minister Dr. Musaed bin Mohammed Al-Aiban, who is also a Cabinet member, were also present during the meeting.

The king also held a separate meeting with the director general of the World Health Organization, Dr. Tedros Adhanom. They reviewed the WHO’s global efforts and discussed ways to enhance coordination.

On Monday, senior officials of the Finance Ministry, Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority, Capital Market Authority, chairmen of the boards of directors of Saudi banks, finance and insurance companies called on King Salman at Al-Yamamah Palace.

During the meeting, the king stressed the role of the financial sector in supporting the development of the country and the importance of its growth to achieve the objectives of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.

Senior princes, ministers and other officials attended the meeting.


Saudi, Pakistan defense chiefs discuss ‘measures needed to halt’ Iranian attacks on Kingdom

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Saudi, Pakistan defense chiefs discuss ‘measures needed to halt’ Iranian attacks on Kingdom

RIYADH: Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and Pakistan’s  Chief of Defense Forces Asim Munir discussed Iran’s attack on the Kingdom, amid the escalating military conflict in the Middle East. 

“We discussed Iranian attacks on the Kingdom and the measures needed to halt them within the framework of our Joint Strategic Defense Agreement,” Prince Khalid wrote on social media early on Saturday.

“We stressed that such actions undermine regional security and stability and expressed hope that the Iranian side will exercise wisdom and avoid miscalculation.”