Saudi envoy Muallami chairs UN Counter-Terrorism meeting

During the meeting, they discussed the negotiations for the seventh review of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Strategy,. (SPA)
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Updated 28 May 2021
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Saudi envoy Muallami chairs UN Counter-Terrorism meeting

Saudi Arabia’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Abdullah bin Yahya Al-Muallami, chaired the 22 meeting of the members of the Advisory Board of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Center on Thursday.

During the meeting, they discussed the negotiations for the seventh review of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Strategy, in addition to the achievements of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Center during the year 2020.

The meeting was attended by the facilitators of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Strategy, the permanent representative of of Spain to the United Nations, Ambassador Agustin Santos Maraver, and the representative of the of Oman to the United Nations, Ambassador Muhammad Al-Hassan.

The meeting was also attended by the head of the legal and counterterrorism committee in the kingdom’s permanent delegation, Nidaa Abu Ali.


Prince Faisal meets Syrian FM on sidelines of Munich conference

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Prince Faisal meets Syrian FM on sidelines of Munich conference

  • Prince Faisal welcomed comprehensive agreement in Syria and reiterated Kingdom’s support for ongoing reconciliation efforts

MUNICH: Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani and his delegation on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, with talks focusing on bilateral relations and regional developments.

According to a foreign ministry statement, the meeting reviewed ties between the two countries, as well as relations between the two peoples. 

Prince Faisal welcomed the comprehensive agreement in Syria, which includes the integration of institutions of the Autonomous Administration into Syrian state institutions.

The Saudi foreign minister also reiterated the Kingdom’s support for efforts by the Syrian government to preserve the country’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.

Discussions further covered the latest regional developments and ongoing efforts to enhance security, stability, and development across the Middle East region.