Saudi cabinet backs proposal for Arab-Islamic summit in Riyadh to address Israeli-Palestinian conflict

In the Cabinet session held in Riyadh, the Crown Prince provided updates on key diplomatic efforts. (SPA)
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Updated 22 October 2024
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Saudi cabinet backs proposal for Arab-Islamic summit in Riyadh to address Israeli-Palestinian conflict

  • The summit aims to address the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and protect the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.

RIYADH: The Saudi cabinet, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, expressed support for the Kingdom’s proposal to host a joint Arab-Islamic summit in Riyadh.

The summit aims to address the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and protect the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.

The council also reiterated Saudi Arabia’s firm commitment to Sudan’s security and stability, pledging support for efforts to resolve the country’s ongoing crisis.

In the cabinet session held in Riyadh, the crown prince provided updates on key diplomatic efforts. He briefed the council on his recent reception of Jordan’s King Abdullah II, where both leaders reaffirmed their support for the Palestinian and Lebanese people, vowing to continue providing humanitarian aid to alleviate their suffering.

The crown prince also highlighted the results of his official visit to Egypt, where he held talks with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. The discussions emphasized the strength of relations between Saudi Arabia and Egypt, along with their shared commitment to enhancing cooperation across multiple sectors.

The cabinet expressed optimism about the newly formed Saudi-Egyptian Supreme Coordination Council, which is co-chaired by the crown prince and President El-Sisi, and the recent signing of an agreement aimed at protecting and encouraging mutual investments.


Pakistan confers second-highest civilian award on Saudi commerce minister for strengthening ties

Updated 12 January 2026
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Pakistan confers second-highest civilian award on Saudi commerce minister for strengthening ties

  • Ambassador Ahmad Farooq confers Hilal-e-Pakistan on Majid Al-Kassabi in Riyadh
  • Award reflects the depth of the longstanding partnership and strong trade relations between the Kingdom and Pakistan

RIYADH: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the Kingdom Ahmad Farooq has conferred the country’s second-highest civilian award on Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Commerce Majid Al-Kassabi for his role in strengthening ties between Islamabad and Riyadh, Pakistan’s Embassy in Saudi Arabia said.

Farooq presented the Hilal-e-Pakistan to Al-Kassabi during a meeting in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The parties also discussed ways to enhance bilateral trade relations.

“On behalf of the president of Pakistan, Ambassador Ahmad Farooq conferred the Hilal-e-Pakistan on Majid Al-Kassabi, minister of commerce of Saudi Arabia, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to strengthening Pakistan–Saudi Arabia relations,” the embassy wrote on X.

The award reflects the depth of the longstanding partnership and strong trade relations between the Kingdom and Pakistan and serves as an impetus to further strengthen joint cooperation for the benefit of both countries and their peoples, the SPA reported.

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia enjoy cordial ties that date back decades and include cooperation in several sectors such as defense, trade, economy, agriculture, livestock and minerals.

Saudi Arabia is the largest source of foreign remittances to Pakistan, with over 2 million Pakistani expats residing in the Kingdom. Riyadh has also helped Pakistan during several economic crises over the years, providing oil on deferred payments and loans in critical times.

The two countries signed a landmark strategic partnership agreement in September 2025, according to which an act of aggression against one country will be seen as an attack on both.