Jeddah governor receives Portuguese ambassador to Saudi Arabia

Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi (R) holds talks with Nuno Mathias in Jeddah. (Supplied)
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Updated 26 January 2025
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Jeddah governor receives Portuguese ambassador to Saudi Arabia

  • The two men discussed issues of mutual interest

JEDDAH: Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi, the governor of Jeddah, received Nuno Mathias, Portugal’s ambassador Saudi Arabia, in Jeddah on Sunday.

During the meeting, the two men discussed issues of mutual interest, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Meanwhile, Abdulelah bin Ali Al-Tokhais, the permanent delegate of the Kingdom to the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, presented his credentials to Audrey Azoulay, the organization’s director-general, continuing Saudi Arabia’s efforts to strengthen cooperation between UNESCO and member states, the official account @KSAForUNESCO wrote on X.

 


Saudi foreign minister discusses Gaza and West Bank situation with Palestinian vice president

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and the Vice President of Palestine Hussein Al-Sheikh meet in Riyadh.
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Saudi foreign minister discusses Gaza and West Bank situation with Palestinian vice president

  • Talks included the dire humanitarian conditions faced by Gaza’s residents and Israel’s ongoing violations of the ceasefire there

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed the situation in the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank during a meeting with the Palestinian Vice President Hussein Al-Sheikh in Riyadh on Wednesday.

Talks included the dire humanitarian conditions faced by Gaza’s residents, Israel’s ongoing violations of the ceasefire there, and the Israeli escalation in the West Bank, Saudi Press Agency reported.

The two officials highlighted the importance of ensuring the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid, releasing Palestinian Authority funds, protecting the Palestinian banking system, the implementation of President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, and the Kingdom’s support for a reform program launched by President Mahmoud Abbas.

They also discussed continuing efforts to ensure the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including the formation of an independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital.