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Saudi Gazette
3 days ago
- General
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi Ambassador Al-Wasel elected vice president of 80th session of UN General Assembly
Saudi Gazette report NEW YORK — The United Nations General Assembly has elected Permanent Representative of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations Ambassador Dr. Abdul Aziz Al-Wasel as one of the vice presidents of the General Assembly's 80th session, representing the Asian Group. Al-Wasel is regarded as one of the most distinguished Saudi diplomats, with an extensive professional track record in representing Saudi Arabia at numerous regional and international forums. Through his various positions, he continues to contribute to boosting the Kingdom's presence in international organizations. This appointment reflects the Kingdom's commitment to enhancing its active engagement within the UN ecosystem and supporting its efforts to address global challenges and achieve sustainable development in line with the objectives of the Saudi Vision 2030.
Saudi Gazette
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi Arabia calls for a halt to Israeli violations in Syria and the region
Saudi Gazette report NEW YORK — The Saudi Permanent Representative to the United Nations Dr. Abdul Aziz Al-Wasel underlined the need to put an end to Israeli violations in Syria and the region. Addressing a session on Syria at the United Nations Security Council, Al-Wasel reiterated his country's condemnation of the Israeli incursion into the Syrian territory. He affirmed Saudi Arabia's support for the aspirations of the Syrian people. "Saudi Arabia and Qatar supported Syria by providing salaries so as to enable the vital government sectors to function," he said. Saudi Arabia earlier rejected categorically Israeli attacks targeting Syria's sovereignty, security, and stability. It emphasized the need to "put an end to the blatant Israeli violations of international law in Syria and the region." Saudi Arabia warned that the continuation of these violations and extremist Israeli policies exacerbates the risks of violence, extremism, and regional instability.
