OIC chief, Yemeni FM discuss developments in Yemen

OIC Secretary-General Youssef Al-Othaimeen, right, meets with Yemen’s Foreign Minister Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak at the organization's headquarters in Jeddah on Sunday. (SPA)
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Updated 22 February 2021
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OIC chief, Yemeni FM discuss developments in Yemen

Dr. Youssef Al-Othaimeen, secretary-general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), on Sunday received Yemen’s Foreign Minister Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak at its headquarters in Jeddah.

The meeting reviewed UN efforts to solve the Yemeni crisis, and the efforts of the country’s internationally recognized government to respond to citizens’ concerns and aspirations.

Al-Othaimeen and Bin Mubarak stressed the importance of the Riyadh Agreement that has fostered an adequate environment to solve several issues.

They discussed the humanitarian situation in Yemen, and the OIC’s important role in alleviating the suffering of the country’s people.

Bin Mubarak praised the OIC’s support for the Yemeni people, and its important role in promoting a peaceful solution for the country’s crisis.

Al-Othaimeen reiterated the OIC’s support for Yemen in different fields to help achieve peace, security and stability.

 

 

 


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.