Enhanced cooperation high on agenda as Solomon Islands PM leads delegation in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan receives Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands Manasseh Sogavare. (Twitter/@KSAMOFA)
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Updated 13 June 2023
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Enhanced cooperation high on agenda as Solomon Islands PM leads delegation in Saudi Arabia

  • Solomon Islands delegates took part in meetings, business forums with CEOs and other business people in the Kingdom

RIYADH: A delegation from the Solomon Islands, led by Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare, recently concluded a six-day official visit to Saudi Arabia at the invitation of the Kingdom’s government.

During their trip, from June 5 to 10, the delegates held talks with Saudi ministers, sources said, at which they discussed the relationship between their nations and ways in which it might be developed further in various fields, including energy, tourism, investment, health and education. They also discussed issues of mutual concern, including the effects of climate change.

In addition, delegates took part in meetings and business forums with CEOs and other business people in the Kingdom, during which they highlighted the important role the private sector can play in enhancing economic cooperation between the two countries.

Both sides agreed it is critical that efforts are made to increase the frequency of bilateral visits and joint investment forums, to encourage entrepreneurs to take advantage of the investment opportunities in both countries.

They also stressed a mutual desire to enhance bilateral coordination on issues of mutual interest within international forums and organizations.
 


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.