Saudi FM, Blinken discuss Gaza, Sudan 

The pair discussed the latest developments in Gaza and Sudan. (AFP/File)
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Updated 04 July 2024
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Saudi FM, Blinken discuss Gaza, Sudan 

RIYADH: Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, received on Wednesday a call from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the Saudi Press Agency said.

The pair discussed the latest developments in Gaza and Sudan.

Separately, Prince Faisal congratulated Badr Abdel Aaty, Egypt’s newly appointed foreign minister, on assuming his new post.

In a call, Prince Faisal expressed his keenness to work together to build on the deep-rooted bilateral relations between the two countries, and to continue cooperation and coordination in a way that serves the common interests of the two countries and peoples. 


Saudi leadership sends cables of condolences after passing of former Cyprus president

Former Cypriot President George Vassiliou speaks at a press conference about improving trade relations between Cyprus and Egypt.
Updated 15 January 2026
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Saudi leadership sends cables of condolences after passing of former Cyprus president

  • Former Cyprus President George Vassiliou died on Wednesday aged 94
  • He led the country between 1988 and 1993

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent separate cables of condolences to the President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulide after the passing of one of his predecessors.
Former Cyprus President George Vassiliou died on Wednesday aged 94. He led the country between 1988 and 1993.
The king and crown prince also extended their condolences to the family of the deceased and the people of Cyprus, Saudi Press Agency reported.