RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister and the US Secretary of State discussed on Thursday the cease-fire in Gaza.
During a phone call, Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Antony Blinken reviewed bilateral relations and the strategic partnership between their countries, along with cooperation on regional and international challenges.
The officials expressed their support for the cease-fire between Israel, Hamas, and other parties in Gaza, and discussed efforts to reduce risks of further conflict, the State Department said.
Blinken also raised the importance of international support for humanitarian and development efforts in Gaza.
The call comes after the Secretary of State ended a Middle East tour on Thursday that aimed to consolidate the cease-fire that ended the worst fighting in years between Israel and Hamas.
He visited Jerusalem, Ramallah, Cairo and Amman during his tour.
Prince Faisal also received a call from his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias to discuss relations between the two countries and means of developing and strengthening them in various fields.
They also exchanged views on a number of issues of common interest.
Following the call Dendias said in a tweet that they “discussed the Middle East and developments in the wider region.”
Saudi FM discusses Gaza cease-fire in phone call with US Secretary of State
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Saudi FM discusses Gaza cease-fire in phone call with US Secretary of State
- Prince Faisal and Blinken expressed their support for the cease-fire between Israel, Hamas, and other parties in Gaza
- The Saudi minister discussed the Middle East and developments in the wider region with Dendias
Saudi Scouts Association unveils environmental protection program
- Public service and education program to encourage responsible behavior among young people, says SASA leader
RIYADH: The Saudi Arabian Scouts Association has launched a new environmental protection program at King Salman Wildlife Park in Banban, north of Riyadh, marking a renewed commitment to conservation and youth engagement in sustainability efforts.
The SASA initiative, unveiled in the presence of role players from various scouting sectors, brought together partners from government agencies and private-sector organizations, the Saudi Press Agency reported recently.
The program reflects growing collaboration between civic groups and national institutions to advance environmental protection goals across the Kingdom.
Abdulrahman Al-Mudaris, the SASA’s secretary-general, said the initiative underscores the scouts’ active role in supporting national strategies to preserve natural resources and promote sustainable development.
He said environmental scouting was a public service activity and educational approach designed to instill environmental awareness and encourage responsible behavior among young people.
The launch event featured the sowing of seeds and planting of seedlings throughout the park to support vegetation growth and enhance biodiversity, the SPA reported.
Founded in 1961, the SASA is a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement and operates under the umbrella of the Ministry of Education.
Over the decades, Saudi scouts have played a visible role in community service, disaster response, and public event organization, including supporting pilgrim services during Hajj and Umrah seasons.
