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.


Saudi Arabia welcomes US decision to designate Muslim Brotherhood as global terrorist entity

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Saudi Arabia welcomes US decision to designate Muslim Brotherhood as global terrorist entity

  • The Saudi foreign ministry said in a statement on X the Kingdom affirms its condemnation of extremism and terrorism

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia welcomed on Wednesday a decision by the United States to designate the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon as a global terrorist organization.

The Saudi foreign ministry said in a statement on X: “The Kingdom affirms its condemnation of extremism and terrorism, and its support for all that achieves the security of Arab countries, their stability and prosperity, and the security of the region and the world.” 

The US administration labeled the groups in Jordan and Egypt as “specially designated global terrorists”, and blacklisted the Lebanese organization as “foreign terrorist organization” (FTO).

The decision on Tuesday came weeks after President Donald Trump issued an executive order directing his administration to start the process of blacklisting the groups.