King Salman meets Jordan PM, Libyan commander

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Saudi Arabia's King Salman met on Wednesday the commander of the Eastern Libyan forces Khalifa Haftar. (SPA)
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King Salman meets Jordan’s Prime Minister and Defense Minister Dr. Omar Al-Razzaz at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Wednesday. SPA
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The reception was attended by senior Saudi officials. (SPA)
Updated 28 March 2019
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King Salman meets Jordan PM, Libyan commander

  • The king stressed during the meeting Saudi Arabia’s keenness on ensuring Libya’s stability and security

RIYADH: King Salman received at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Wednesday Jordan’s prime minister and defense minister, Dr. Omar Al-Razzaz, and his accompanying delegation

During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations, ways to develop and enhance them in various fields, and the latest regional and international developments.

The meeting was attended by Saudi Ambassador to Jordan Prince Khalid bin Faisal bin Turki, Interior Minister Prince Abdul Aziz bin Saud bin Naif, Minister of State Dr. Musaed Al-Aiban, Foreign Minister Ibrahim Al-Assaf, and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir.

Also on Wednesday, the king met with Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, commander of the Libyan Army.

During the meeting, the king affirmed Saudi Arabia’s keenness on the security and stability of Libya, and wished its people progress and prosperity. They also reviewed the latest developments in Libya.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman also met with Haftar on his visit to Saudi Arabia.


Saudi Arabia condemns Iranian violations of Gulf and regional sovereignty

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Saudi Arabia condemns Iranian violations of Gulf and regional sovereignty

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia strongly condemned what it described as Iranian violations of the autonomy of several Gulf and regional states, the Kingdom’s Foreign Ministry said on Friday.

In an official statement, the Ministry denounced what it called a “flagrant” infringement of the sovereignty of the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan, expressing full solidarity with the countries and support for any measures they may take.

The Kingdom warned of the serious consequences of continued violations of state autonomy and breaches of international law, stressing that such actions threaten regional security and stability.

Saudi Arabia also called on the international community to condemn the alleged Iranian actions and to take firm steps to confront violations that undermine peace and stability in the region.