Saudi FM holds preparatory meeting ahead of OIC summit

Saudi foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Friday chaired a preparatory meeting in Riyadh of foreign ministers of Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) countries participating in its eighth extraordinary summit this weekend. (SPA)
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Updated 11 November 2023
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Saudi FM holds preparatory meeting ahead of OIC summit

  • The extraordinary summit will be held on Saturday to discuss Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip

RIYADH: Saudi foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Friday chaired a preparatory meeting in Riyadh of foreign ministers of Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) countries participating in its eighth extraordinary summit this weekend, Saudi Press Agency reported.

The extraordinary summit will be held on Saturday to discuss Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip and to seek a resolution aimed at an immediate cessation of military operations, providing civilian protection, releasing hostages and prisoners and stopping the forced displacement of the Palestinian people.

During the meeting, the agenda of the emergency summit and the draft final statement were also discussed.

The Kingdom’s delegation participating in the meeting included the deputy minister of foreign affairs, undersecretary for multiple international affairs, as well as the Kingdom’s permanent representative to the OIC.


Syrian foreign minister congratulates Saudi counterpart on Founding Day

Updated 24 February 2026
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Syrian foreign minister congratulates Saudi counterpart on Founding Day

  • Asaad Al-Shaibani and Prince Faisal bin Farhan also discuss developments in Syria and the wider region, as well as bilateral cooperation
  • This year’s Founding Day marked the 299th anniversary of the establishment of the First Saudi State

RIYADH: Syria’s foreign minister, Asaad Al-Shaibani, on Monday congratulated his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, on Founding Day, which this year marked the 299th anniversary of the establishment of the First Saudi State.

During their telephone conversation the ministers also discussed the latest developments in Syria and the wider region, along with ways in which they might strengthen bilateral relations, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Prince Faisal reaffirmed the Kingdom’s support for Syria’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, and highlighted the need for regional stability and security, the Syrian Arab News Agency said.

Founding Day, which was introduced in 2022, is celebrated each year on Feb. 22 and marks the founding of the First Saudi State in 1727.