The Saudi military is participating in the Saif Al-Arab 2020 joint exercise at Mohamed Naguib base in Egypt, with the participation of the UAE, Bahrain, Jordan and Egypt. The exercise concludes on Nov. 27 and focuses on the security, stability and protection of the participating countries’ borders, as well as combating terrorism, gaining experience and training the armed forces.
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Saudi armed forces participate in the joint exercise ‘Saif Al-Arab 2020’ in Egypt
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Saudi armed forces participate in the joint exercise ‘Saif Al-Arab 2020’ in Egypt
- The exercise concludes on Nov. 27 and focuses on the security
Syrian foreign minister congratulates Saudi counterpart on Founding Day
- Asaad Al-Shaibani and Prince Faisal bin Farhan also discuss developments in Syria and the wider region, as well as bilateral cooperation
- This year’s Founding Day marked the 299th anniversary of the establishment of the First Saudi State
RIYADH: Syria’s foreign minister, Asaad Al-Shaibani, on Monday congratulated his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, on Founding Day, which this year marked the 299th anniversary of the establishment of the First Saudi State.
During their telephone conversation the ministers also discussed the latest developments in Syria and the wider region, along with ways in which they might strengthen bilateral relations, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Prince Faisal reaffirmed the Kingdom’s support for Syria’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, and highlighted the need for regional stability and security, the Syrian Arab News Agency said.
Founding Day, which was introduced in 2022, is celebrated each year on Feb. 22 and marks the founding of the First Saudi State in 1727.
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