Saudi cabinet praises launch of fundraising campaign for Gaza

Saudi ministers reviewed recent talks between the Kingdom and other countries. (File/AFP)
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Updated 07 November 2023
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Saudi cabinet praises launch of fundraising campaign for Gaza

  • The council of ministers said Saudi Arabia was working toward an immediate ceasefire in Gaza

RIYADH: The Saudi cabinet meeting on Tuesday reiterated the Kingdom’s continued stance in supporting the Palestinian people, including the launching of a popular donation campaign to help and provide relief to civillians in Gaza. 

During the meeting the ministers reviewed recent talks between the Kingdom and other countries, within the framework of consolidating cooperation relations and serving common interests at the regional and international levels.

The council of ministers said Saudi Arabia remained actively engaged with regional and international stakeholders, working toward an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and a just and comprehensive peace resolution for the Palestinian issue.

The council of ministers also approved a memorandum of understanding on political consultations between the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia.


Saudi and New Zealand foreign ministers discussed Mideast situation

Updated 10 March 2026
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Saudi and New Zealand foreign ministers discussed Mideast situation

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed the current situation in the Middle East with New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Winston Peters, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Peters expressed New Zealand’s condemnation of Iran’s indiscriminate attacks on the Kingdom and thanked Riyadh for its efforts to protect foreign nationals, including New Zealanders inside the Kingdom.
The Saudi military has shot down numerous missiles and drones fired by Tehran toward the Kingdom since the US and Israel began a large-scale military campaign against Iran on Feb. 28.
The Saudi Defense Ministry said early Tuesday that it had shot down a ballistic missile in the Eastern Province after knocking out several drones targeting the Shaybah oil field in the Empty quarter on Friday evening.