RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and US President Joe Biden discussed regional and global stability during a phone call on Thursday.
The two leaders stressed the importance of strengthening the partnership between the two countries and the depth of their historical relations, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
During the call, King Salman congratulated Biden on taking office last month.
The talks dealt with the most important issues in the region and reviewed developments of common interest, the report said.
The two sides discussed Iran’s behavior in the region, its destabilizing activities and its support for terrorist groups.
“King Salman thanked the US president for Washington’s commitment to defend the Kingdom against any threats and his assurance that Iran would not be allowed to possess nuclear weapons,” SPA said.
Biden commended the Kingdom’s support for UN efforts to reach a truce and a cease-fire in Yemen.
King Salman said the Kingdom was keen to reach a comprehensive political solution in Yemen and to achieve security and development for the Yemeni people.
A statement from the White House said the US president told King Salman he would work to make the bilateral relationship as strong and transparent as possible.
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and US President Biden discuss regional security
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Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and US President Biden discuss regional security
- The talks dealt with ‘the most important issues in the region’
- They discussed Iran’s destabilizing behavior and ending the war in Yemen
Kingdom’s dates, iftar programs benefit thousands in Mauritania, Cameroon, Malaysia
- Programs carried out in coordination with local authorities
RIYADH: The Ministry of Islamic Affairs has launched Ramadan gift programs in Mauritania, distributing 25 tonnes of dates to 100,000 beneficiaries, along with serving iftar meals to more than 10,000 people.
Carried out in coordination with local authorities, these initiatives are part of the Kingdom’s humanitarian efforts to support Muslim communities during the holy month, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.
At an event at the Saudi Embassy in Nouakchott, Ambassador Abdulaziz Al-Raqabi said the programs reflected the leadership’s commitment to Islam and Muslims, and its support for Mauritania during the month, highlighting values of solidarity and compassion.
The ministry has also implemented a similar program in Cameroon, which was announced at the Saudi Embassy in Yaounde. Some 25 tonnes of dates will reach around 120,000 people nationwide, while the iftar program is expected to serve about 15,000 fasting Muslims during Ramadan.
The ministry has organized programs in Malaysia to distribute 5 tonnes of dates and provide iftar meals. These are expected to benefit about 5,000 people, the SPA added.
Saudi Ambassador to Malaysia Osama Al-Ahmadi said the efforts reflected the Kingdom’s commitment to supporting Muslims during Ramadan, and easing the burden of those in need.
Zulkifli Hasan, Malaysia’s minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (religious affairs), expressed gratitude to the Saudi government, noting that the programs highlighted the Kingdom’s dedication to supporting Muslims and sharing in their Ramadan celebrations.
The ministry is this year implementing its date distribution program in 120 countries and carrying out iftar programs in 70 countries, as part of the leadership’s efforts to support Muslim communities worldwide.
