Saudi deputy foreign minister meets Thai ministers in Bangkok

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Updated 08 March 2023
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Saudi deputy foreign minister meets Thai ministers in Bangkok

Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji was received by Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai in Bangkok.

During the meeting, the ministers reviewed bilateral relations and ways to develop them. They also discussed new developments in the regional and international arenas.

Subsequently, Al-Khuraiji and Thailand’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijavat Isarabhakdi signed a memorandum of understanding that will create an entry visa exemption for holders of diplomatic and special passports.

The signing of the MoU was also attended by Abdurrahman Al-Suhaibani, the Kingdom’s ambassador to Thailand.

The Saudi minister also attended a luncheon hosted by Isarabhakdi, during which they discussed issues of common interest between the two countries and ways to enhance cooperation and joint work.


Saudi Arabia acknowledges ‘effective cooperation’ after Lebanese authorities seize narco lab

Updated 29 January 2026
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Saudi Arabia acknowledges ‘effective cooperation’ after Lebanese authorities seize narco lab

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia highlighted the productive cooperation between the Kingdom and Lebanon after the seizure of a drugs facility. 

The Saudi interior ministry said the lab was being used to manufacture narcotic substances and  precursor materials, in addition to firearms. 

The ministry statement, posted on social media early on Thursday, said the Kingdom acknowledges the effective cooperation with the Lebanese authorities in monitoring and controlling narcotic substances. 

The Kingdom reaffirmed its commitment to continuing efforts to combat criminal activities that threaten its security and youth through drugs, by confronting, thwarting, and apprehending those involved, the statement added.