Saudi, UK officials discuss ways to overcome Gaza aid delivery challenges

Mitchell praised Saudi Arabia for its humanitarian aid and relief efforts around the world. (SPA)
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Updated 21 November 2023
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Saudi, UK officials discuss ways to overcome Gaza aid delivery challenges

LONDON: The challenging humanitarian conditions in Gaza and issues surrounding the delivery of aid to the Strip were on Tuesday the subject of talks between senior Saudi and UK government officials.

Adviser at the Royal Court and general supervisor of the Saudi aid agency KSrelief, Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, discussed the situation with Minister of State in the British Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office, Andrew Mitchell.

During their meeting at the Global Food Security Summit in London, Al-Rabeeah highlighted several pressing issues and sought collaborative solutions to alleviating the humanitarian crisis caused by the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

They addressed other related matters and looked at ways of further strengthening the strategic partnership between Saudi Arabia and the UK.

Mitchell praised Saudi Arabia for its humanitarian aid and relief efforts around the world, particularly through KSrelief, and noted the center’s active participation in summit proceedings.


Iranian foreign minister calls Saudi counterpart ahead of nuclear talks with US

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Iranian foreign minister calls Saudi counterpart ahead of nuclear talks with US

  • They discuss importance of resolving differences through dialogue and diplomacy
  • Regional powers pushed for the talks, scheduled for Friday in Oman, between Tehran and Washington

LONDON: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a telephone call from his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, on Wednesday ahead of critical nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington.

They discussed the importance of resolving differences through dialogue and diplomacy, as well as efforts to maintain the security and stability of the region, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Regional powers had pushed for the talks, scheduled for Friday in Oman, between Iran and the US in an attempt to reach an agreement regarding Tehran’s nuclear program and prevent another escalation in the region.

In a message confirming the talks, posted on social media platform X on Wednesday, Araghchi wrote: “Nuclear talks with the United States are scheduled to be held in Muscat on about 10 a.m. Friday. I’m grateful to our Omani brothers for making all necessary arrangements.”