Iran ‘meddling’ focus at Arab ministerial meeting

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Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan chairs Arab League ministerial meeting. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan chairs Arab League ministerial meeting. (SPA)
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Updated 10 September 2022
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Iran ‘meddling’ focus at Arab ministerial meeting

  • Saudi FM chairs talks at 158th Arab League gathering
  • Israel’s occupation, Jerusalem also discussed

CAIRO: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Tuesday chaired a meeting of the Arab Ministerial Quartet Committee that focused on several key regional issues including a discussion on Iran’s interference in the region, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 158th regular session of the Council of the Arab League in Cairo.

The committee members accused Iran of meddling in the region, and discussed several reports submitted by the region’s countries, including an update from the Arab League’s secretariat on the matter, SPA reported.

Prince Faisal also participated in a meeting of the Committee on Action to End Israeli Measures in the Occupied City of Jerusalem, which was led by Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi.

The meeting dealt with the illegal Israeli measures aimed at changing the Arab, Islamic and Christian identity of Jerusalem. It also reviewed the latest developments taking place in the occupied Palestinian territories.

Prince Faisal also took part in discussions on Turkey’s intrusions in the affairs of Arab countries at a meeting chaired by Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry.


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.