Saudi Shoura Council speaker meets Turkiye’s Grand National Assembly chief

During the meeting, several issues of common interest between the two countries were discussed. (SPA)
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Updated 27 December 2022
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Saudi Shoura Council speaker meets Turkiye’s Grand National Assembly chief

Saudi Shoura Council Speaker Sheikh Abdullah Al-Asheikh held a bilateral meeting with the speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkiye, Mustafa Sentop, in Ankara on Tuesday.

During the meeting, several issues of common interest between the two countries were discussed, with the aim of promoting common ambitions, namely in terms of parliamentary cooperation between the council and assembly.

After the meeting, the Saudi speaker held official talks with the Turkish speaker in the presence of members from the council and assembly.

Sentop referred to strong historical and cultural relations between Turkiye and the Kingdom. He also stressed the importance of the Saudi speaker’s visit, saying that it contributes to the advancement of bilateral relations.

“The relations between the Kingdom and Turkiye, as well as their mutual coordination, is of benefit for the world in general and the region in particular,” he added.

“Our country supports Riyadh’s hosting of World Expo 2030, as we are aware of the efforts exerted by the Kingdom to save the environment. We are also aware of the giant projects listed under the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, as well as the qualitative leap taken by its leaders.

“We wish the Kingdom permanent success in terms of managing the Two Holy Mosques affairs, and we congratulate it for the success in serving pilgrims coming from all around the world.”

During the session, Al-Asheikh praised the great support provided by leaders of both countries, pointing to the importance of joint bilateral cooperation between the Kingdom and Turkiye that enhances ties, achieves common interests and fulfills the aspirations of people in both countries.

“Maintaining continuous communication and holding parliamentary meetings regularly between the council and the assembly is of great importance. We also need to enhance the mutual coordination between both entities in various international and regional forums, as such coordination significantly supports the relations between both countries to reach higher levels of communications,” he said.
 


Saudi Cabinet hopes UAE forces will withdraw within 24 hours in accordance with Yemeni request

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman chairs Tuesday’s Cabinet session. (SPA)
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Saudi Cabinet hopes UAE forces will withdraw within 24 hours in accordance with Yemeni request

  • Cabinet said it hoped the UAE will cease any military or financial support to the STC and any other party within Yemen

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet, chaired by King Salman, on Tuesday expressed hope that Emirati forces will withdraw from Yemen within 24 hours in accordance with a Yemeni request, Saudi Press Agency reported.

The Cabinet also said it hoped the UAE will cease any military or financial support to the Southern Transitional Council and any other party within Yemen, SPA added.

The Cabinet said it also hoped that the UAE will take the necessary steps to preserve Saudi-Emirati relations which the Kingdom is keen to strengthen, and said it looks forward to working together toward everything that will enhance the prosperity and stability of countries of the region.

The Cabinet expressed its regret over the outcome of de-escalation efforts that the Kingdom has been keen to pursue, which have been met with an unjustified escalation that contradicts the principles upon which the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen was founded, undermines its efforts to achieve security and stability in Yemen, and is inconsistent with all the promises the Kingdom received from the UAE.

The Cabinet appreciates the role of the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen in protecting civilians in the governorates of Hadramaut and Al-Mahra in response to the request of the President of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Rashad Al-Alimi, and in reducing escalation in order to achieve security and stability and preventing the expansion of the conflict.

The Cabinet reaffirmed that the Kingdom will not hesitate to take necessary steps and measures to confront any infringement or threat to its national security, and its commitment to the security, stability and sovereignty of Yemen, and its full support for Al-Alimi and his government.

In other regional affairs, the Cabinet reaffirmed the Kingdom’s support for the sovereignty, territorial integrity and safety of Somalia, and rejects the declaration of mutual recognition between Israel and Somaliland as it enshrines unilateral separatist measures that violate international law.