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Arab News
4 days ago
- Politics
- Arab News
Saudi FM: Conference to implement two-state solution reflects kingdom's position on Palestinian cause
RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan announced on Sunday a conference in partnership with France that calls for recognizing a Palestinian state and implementing the two-state solution. The Saudi minister said the conference, to be held later this week, reflects the kingdom's firm stance towards the Palestinian cause and its efforts to achieve a just and comprehensive peace. Prince Faisal said: 'The kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in partnership with France, is chairing a high-level international conference on the peaceful settlement of the Palestinian issue and the implementation of the two-state solution at the ministerial level, which will be held this week at the United Nations headquarters with wide international participation.' French President Emmanuel Macron announced that he intends to recognise a Palestinian state in September at the UN General Assembly. Saudi Arabia welcomed Macron's 'historic decision.' 'The Kingdom reiterates its call for all countries that have not yet recognised the State of Palestine to take similar positive steps and adopt serious positions that support peace and the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.'
Arab News
4 days ago
- Politics
- Arab News
Saudi FM announces conference to implement Palestinian two-state solution
RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan announced on Sunday a conference in partnership with France that calls for recognizing a Palestinian state and implementing the two-state solution. The Saudi minister said the conference, to be held later this week, reflects the kingdom's firm stance towards the Palestinian cause and its efforts to achieve a just and comprehensive peace. Prince Faisal said: 'The kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in partnership with France, is chairing a high-level international conference on the peaceful settlement of the Palestinian issue and the implementation of the two-state solution at the ministerial level, which will be held this week at the United Nations headquarters with wide international participation.'
Arab News
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Saudi FM discusses Israeli attacks on Syria with Turkish counterpart
RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed Israeli attacks on Syria with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan on Wednesday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The two ministers held the call after Israel launched powerful airstrikes in Damascus on Wednesday, blowing up part of the defense ministry and hitting near the presidential palace. The attacks marked a significant Israeli escalation against President Ahmed Al-Sharaa's government and came despite his warming ties with the US and his administration's evolving security contacts with Israel. Scores of people have been killed this week in violence in and around the predominantly Druze city of Sweida, pitting fighters from the Druze minority against government security forces and members of Bedouin tribes.
Reuters
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Reuters
Saudi crown prince meets Iranian foreign minister in Jeddah
July 8 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Jeddah on Tuesday, in the first visit by the Iranian official to the Gulf kingdom since Tehran's air war with Israel. The two discussed relations and the latest regional developments, Saudi state news agency SPA said. Araqchi held "fruitful" conversations with Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud and Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said in a post on X Earlier, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson had said Araqchi would visit Saudi Arabia on his way back from Brazil to discuss the peace and security of the region. Araqchi's visit to the Gulf kingdom is the first since Iran and Israel concluded a 12-day air war in June.
Al Bawaba
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Al Bawaba
Abbas Araghchi meets Saudi counterpart in Mecca
ALBAWABA- In a significant step toward regional diplomacy, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, on Tuesday at the Ministry's branch in Mecca. Also Read Two Missing, two injured after ship attacked off Yemen The meeting was Araghchi's first official visit to Saudi Arabia since attending the BRICS summit in Brazil, which indicates an easing of relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran after years of tension. According to the Iranian Foreign Ministry, the visit aimed to deepen dialogue on bilateral ties and explore pathways to enhance regional peace and security. The two top diplomats discussed ongoing regional developments, including efforts to stabilize the Middle East amid escalating threats and political unrest. Araghchi's visit comes at a critical moment. In a sharply worded op-ed published by the Financial Times, the Iranian Foreign Minister criticized the United States' regional posture, claiming that 'America First' has effectively become 'Israel First.' He argued that true diplomacy must be built on mutual respect and warned against coercive policies masked as dialogue. 'Negotiations held under the shadow of war are inherently unstable,' Araghchi wrote, cautioning that real dialogue cannot exist while threats and third-party interference persist. He pointed to Israeli airstrikes on Iran and U.S. policy shifts as key factors derailing progress. Araghchi also revealed that U.S.-Iran nuclear talks had gained momentum in recent months, but claimed the diplomatic channel was disrupted just days before a crucial sixth round of talks by what he described as 'an unprovoked Israeli attack.' He expressed doubt over renewed U.S. engagement, citing the collapse of the 2015 nuclear agreement and the lack of trust after repeated setbacks. Despite his sharp criticism of the U.S. and Israel, Araghchi emphasized Iran's commitment to preventing a full-scale regional war and reiterated Tehran's openness to responsible diplomacy. He described recent conversations with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff as more productive than four years of prior negotiations.
