Saudi commerce minister meets South Korean official in Seoul

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Updated 31 July 2024
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Saudi commerce minister meets South Korean official in Seoul

Saudi Minister of Commerce Majid Al-Qasabi met with South Korea’s Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Park Sang-woo on Wednesday as part of his official visit to the country.

During the meeting, they discussed opportunities for cooperation and “the exchange of qualitative experiences in the priority sectors of the two friendly countries,” the Saudi minister wrote on X.

Al-Qasabi also met with the CEO of SK Telecom Ryu Young-sang and discussed how “the company could contribute to existing projects in the Kingdom, given its global leadership in a number of emerging and advanced fields.”


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.