King Salman receives call from Malaysian prime minister

King Salman received a call from Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad on Tuesday. (SPA)
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Updated 17 December 2019
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King Salman receives call from Malaysian prime minister

RIYADH: King Salman received a call from Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad on Tuesday, during which the king stressed the importance of joint Islamic action through the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.

The king and the prime minister also reviewed relations between the two countries and discussed opportunities for strengthening them in various fields.


Saudi Arabia acknowledges ‘effective cooperation’ after Lebanese authorities seize narco lab

Updated 29 January 2026
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Saudi Arabia acknowledges ‘effective cooperation’ after Lebanese authorities seize narco lab

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia highlighted the productive cooperation between the Kingdom and Lebanon after the seizure of a drugs facility. 

The Saudi interior ministry said the lab was being used to manufacture narcotic substances and  precursor materials, in addition to firearms. 

The ministry statement, posted on social media early on Thursday, said the Kingdom acknowledges the effective cooperation with the Lebanese authorities in monitoring and controlling narcotic substances. 

The Kingdom reaffirmed its commitment to continuing efforts to combat criminal activities that threaten its security and youth through drugs, by confronting, thwarting, and apprehending those involved, the statement added.