JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Friday held talks with Syrian President Bashar Assad, on the sidelines of the 32nd Arab League Summit in Jeddah, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Syria had been welcomed back into the bloc after a 12-year suspension.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to enhance relations between their countries, as well as a number of issues of common concern.
The Kingdom hosted the summit, taking the presidency from Algeria.
Prince Mohammed also held talks with Jordan’s King Abdullah II, where they reviewed ties and held discussions on promoting joint Arab action.
The Saudi crown prince held talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to review Saudi-Egyptian relations and areas of bilateral cooperation, and a separate meeting with Tunisian President Kais Saeed to discuss promising opportunities for development in various fields.
Prince Mohammed also held similar talks with Somali President Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud.
Saudi crown prince meets Syria’s Assad, Arab leaders on sidelines of Jeddah summit
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Saudi crown prince meets Syria’s Assad, Arab leaders on sidelines of Jeddah summit
- Syria had been welcomed back into the bloc after a 12-year suspension
- Kingdom hosted 32nd summit, taking presidency from Algeria
Economic growth and resilience at heart of 2nd AlUla Emerging Market Economies Conference
- Event on Feb. 8 and 9 will bring together ministers, governors of central banks, policymakers, economic experts and international financial institutions
- Emerging-market economies a ‘pivotal element’ in global economic system due to effect they have on growth and stability, says Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan
RIYADH: The second annual AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies, which Saudi Arabia will host next week, offers a platform to exchange views on global developments and discuss policies and reforms that support inclusive growth and strengthen economic resilience, the Kingdom’s finance minister said.
The event on Feb. 8 and 9 will bring together finance ministers, governors of central banks and policymakers, alongside economic experts and representatives of international financial institutions.
Organized by the Saudi Ministry of Finance in partnership with the International Monetary Fund, it takes place as emerging-market economies face mounting challenges amid rapid global economic change.
Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan said the decision to host the conference reflects Saudi Arabia’s ongoing commitment to efforts that support global financial and economic stability, and highlights the growing influence of emerging economies on worldwide growth.
Emerging-market economies represent a “pivotal element” in the global economic system due to the direct impact they have on economic growth and stability, he added.
“The AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies provides a unique platform for exchanging views on global economic developments, and discussing policies and reforms that will support inclusive growth and enhance economic resilience, in light of broader international cooperation that contributes to confronting common challenges,” Al-Jadaan said.
Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the IMF, said the event would help emerging economies deal with growing uncertainty driven by technological change, demographic shifts and geopolitical tensions.
“The AlUla conference provides a vital platform for emerging economies to discuss how they can navigate the risks and embrace the opportunities ahead,” she said.
“In these times of sweeping transformations in the global economy, policymakers face a more challenging and uncertain environment. Countries should work together to strengthen resilience through sound macroeconomic and financial policies.”
