Saudi Foreign Ministry urges India, Pakistan to resolve dispute through diplomacy

Civilians across India have been mourning the loss of those killed in the attack. (AFP/FILE)
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Updated 30 April 2025
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Saudi Foreign Ministry urges India, Pakistan to resolve dispute through diplomacy

  • 26 people were killed in an attack near the resort town of Pahalgam in India-controlled Kashmir

RIYADH: The Saudi Foreign Ministry on Wednesday called on India and Pakistan to avoid escalation and seek diplomatic means to resolve any disputes.

“The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expresses its concern regarding the escalating tension between the Republic of India and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan,” the ministry said in a statement on X.

It urged both countries to “reduce tensions and resolve disputes through diplomatic means.”

The Saudi statement comes as tensions between the neighboring countries escalated after 26 people were killed in an attack near the resort town of Pahalgam in India-controlled Kashmir.

Pakistan said it has “credible intelligence” India intends to launch military action. India claims it has identified the three attackers involved in the Kashmir attack, including two Pakistani nationals.

 


Rare exhibits on display at King Abdulaziz Palace

Updated 30 January 2026
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Rare exhibits on display at King Abdulaziz Palace

  • The piece reflects the precision of traditional craftsmanship and its social symbolism tied to strength and horsemanship

RIYADH: Exhibits on display at the King Abdulaziz Palace in the historic village of Laynah highlight rich aspects of human history and environmental change in the Arabian Peninsula as part of a series of palace activation events organized by the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority during the Darb Zubaida Winter Season.

The exhibits feature rare historical artifacts carrying cultural and scientific significance that document different lifestyles and environmental shifts in the region over the centuries.

Among the most notable pieces is a traditional rifle crafted from natural wood and fitted with a handwoven leather strap, historically used for hunting and protection.

The piece reflects the precision of traditional craftsmanship and its social symbolism tied to strength and horsemanship.

The authority stated that the palace welcomes visitors daily until Feb. 15, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., as part of unified tourism programs aimed at organizing visitor flow and providing opportunities to explore historical sites in a safe and engaging environment.