Saudi foreign minister meets Kuwait’s crown prince

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. (SPA)
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Updated 05 February 2023
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Saudi foreign minister meets Kuwait’s crown prince

  • The two reviewed opportunities for bilateral cooperation in various fields

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Sunday met Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah at Bayan Palace in Kuwait City.

The meeting was also attended by Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.

Prince Faisal conveyed the greetings and appreciation of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the Kuwaiti leadership, and their wishes for the future progress and development of Kuwait.

During the meeting, they reviewed the historic fraternal relations between the two countries and peoples, opportunities for bilateral cooperation in various fields, and developments in the region.

Prince Faisal arrived in Kuwait on Saturday evening on an official visit. He was received by Sheikh Salem at Kuwait International Airport. Saudi Ambassador to Kuwait Prince Sultan bin Saad bin Khalid and a number of other senior officials were also present.

 


Saudi Arabia expresses regret over damage to Qatar’s embassy building in Ukraine

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Saudi Arabia expresses regret over damage to Qatar’s embassy building in Ukraine

  • Qatar said that its embassy in the Ukrainian capital was damaged during Russian strikes the night before but that its staff were unharmed

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has expressed regret over damages sustained by the building of Qatar’s embassy in the Ukrainian capital during a Russian attack. 

Qatar said that its embassy in the Ukrainian capital was damaged during Russian strikes the night before but that its staff were unharmed.

The Saudi foreign ministry said in a statement shared on X that the kingdom “expresses its profound regret over the damage sustained by the embassy building of the fraternal State of Qatar due to shelling in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv.” 

Saudi Arabia also “renews its supporting position for diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the Russian-Ukrainian crisis by peaceful means,” it added. 

The ministry also affirmed the need to provide protection for members of diplomatic missions, and their premises, in accordance with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.