Saudi Arabia signs cooperation, political deals with Sierra Leone, Seychelles and Rwanda during Saudi-African Summit

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Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan signs agreements with his Seychelles counterpart Sylvestre Radegonde. (X/@KSAMOFA)
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Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan signs agreements with his Sierra Leonean counterpart Timothy Musa Kabba. (X/@KSAMOFA)
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Updated 10 November 2023
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Saudi Arabia signs cooperation, political deals with Sierra Leone, Seychelles and Rwanda during Saudi-African Summit

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with his Sierra Leonean counterpart Timothy Musa Kabba on the sidelines of the Saudi-Africa Summit in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday.
The discussions included reviewing bilateral relations and exploring ways to enhance cooperation across various fields. They also delved into strengthening bilateral and multilateral efforts, and discussed updates on international issues and concerted efforts in these areas.
Following the meeting, Prince Faisal and Kabba signed a general cooperation agreement and a memorandum of understanding on political consultations between Saudi Arabia and Sierra Leone to foster bilateral relations and intensify coordination and collaboration.
Prince Faisal also held similar talks with Seychelles’ Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism Sylvestre Radegonde to discuss bolstering ties.
The two sides also signed a general cooperation agreement to strengthen bilateral relations and intensify joint coordination and cooperation.

He also signed a memorandum of understanding for political consultation with Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Vincent Biruta.


Saudi leadership sends cables of condolences after passing of former Jordanian prime minister 

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (File/SPA)
Updated 05 February 2026
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Saudi leadership sends cables of condolences after passing of former Jordanian prime minister 

  • Obeidat was prime minister and minister of defense from 1984 to 1985, minister of interior between 1982 and 1984
  • He died on Monday at the age of 88

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent separate cables of condolence to Jordan’s King Abdullah II after the passing of former prime minister Ahmad Obeidat.

Obeidat was prime minister and minister of defense from 1984 to 1985, minister of interior between 1982 and 1984, and director of the General Intelligence Directorate between 1974 and 1982. He died on Monday at the age of 88. 

King Salman extended his “deepest condolences” to King Abdullah and the family of the deceased, praying that God grant Obeidat forgiveness and have mercy on him.

The crown prince sent a similar cable to King Abdullah.