April 2023 - Saudi Arabia Special Weapons News

Joint Statement by the Trilateral Mechanism and the Quad on Sudan US Dept. of State 27 Apr 2023 -- The following is a joint statement by the Trilateral Mechanism (the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, and the United Nations) and the Quad (the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States) on Sudan.
In continuation of the Evacuation Efforts Made by Saudi Arabia, 13 Saudis, and 1674 Individuals of Other Nationalities Evacuees from Sudan Arrived in Jeddah Today SPA 26 Apr 2023
Pakistan Thanks Saudi Arabia for Helping in Evacuation of its Nationals from Sudan SPA 24 Apr 2023 -- Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif expressed gratitude towards the Saudi leadership, as well as the Republics of Egypt and Türkiye, for their assistance in evacuating Pakistanis trapped in Sudan during ongoing clashes.
Lebanese Foreign Minister thanks Saudi leadership for helping evacuate Lebanese citizens from Sudan to Saudi Arabia SPA 24 Apr 2023 -- Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdullah Bou Habib has thanked the leadership of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for facilitating the evacuation of Lebanese citizens from Sudan, and for receiving them in Jeddah as guests of the Kingdom in preparation for their return to their homeland.
Foreign Minister's Phone Call with His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Foreign Minister of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Eid-ul-Fitr Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 23 Apr 2023 -- Foreign Minister held a telephonic call with His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Foreign Minister of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Announces Arrival of Evacuated Citizens, Nationals of Several Countries from Sudan SPA 22 Apr 2023 -- In the implementation of the directives of the Kingdom's Leadership, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the safe arrival of the citizens of the Kingdom who were evacuated from the Republic of Sudan as well as several nationals of brotherly and friendly countries, including diplomats and international officials, who arrived in an evacuation operation carried out by the Royal Saudi Naval Forces with the support of various branches of the armed forces.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces start of arrangement for evacuation of Saudi citizens, several nationals of friendly countries from Sudan to the Kingdom SPA 22 Apr 2023 -- In the implementation of the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to oversee the care and well-being of the citizens of the Kingdom in the Republic of Sudan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces the start of the arrangement for the evacuation of Saudi citizens and several nationals of brotherly and friendly countries from the Republic of Sudan to the Kingdom.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Receives Phone Call from UK Foreign Secretary SPA 22 Apr 2023 -- Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs, received on Friday a phone call from UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly.
Telephone conversation with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud President of Russia 21 Apr 2023 -- Vladimir Putin spoke by telephone with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, with the Saudi side initiating the conversation.
High-ranking Hamas delegation in historic visit to Saudi Arabia to mend ties Press TV 18 Apr 2023 -- A delegation of high-ranking officials from the Palestinian Hamas resistance movement has traveled to Saudi Arabia as the two sides seek to revive relations.
Saudi Arabia's FM arrives in Syria, meets President Assad as two countries move to restore ties Press TV 18 Apr 2023 -- Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud has arrived in the Syrian capital, Damascus, and met with President Bashar al-Assad as part of efforts to restore diplomatic ties between the two countries.
Foreign Minister Arrives in Damascus on Official Visit SPA 18 Apr 2023 -- Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister for Foreign Affairs, today arrived in the Syrian Arab Republic within the framework of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's concern and interest to reach a political solution to the Syrian crisis to end all its repercussions and preserve Syria's unity, security and stability, and Arab identity, and bring Damascus back to the Arab fold to realize the best for its brotherly people.
President of Syria Receives Foreign Minister SPA 18 Apr 2023 -- President of the Syrian Arab Republic Bashar Al-Assad today received Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, as part of his official visit to the Syrian capital, Damascus.
Syrian President Assad, Saudi Foreign Minister Hold Talks in Damascus Amid Push to Restore Ties Sputnik 18 Apr 2023 -- The devastating earthquakes which rocked northern Syria in February resulted in an unprecedented outpouring of humanitarian support from the country's neighbors, as well as a concerted diplomatic effort to end the region's involvement in the decade-long US-led dirty war against the Syrian state.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Receives Phone Call from U.S. Secretary of State SPA 18 Apr 2023 -- Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a phone call today from Antony Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State.
Secretary Blinken's Call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud US Dept. of State 18 Apr 2023
Another 104 Yemeni detainees released after major prisoner exchanges: ICRC Press TV 17 Apr 2023 -- The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says the Saudi-led coalition has released a group of another 104 Yemeni detainees from the kingdom's jails after simultaneous prisoner exchanges between the warring sides in the impoverished country.
Joint Forces Command of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen: Supplementing Prisoner Exchange Process by Releasing (104) Houthi Detainees in A Humanitarian Initiative by the Kingdom SPA 17 Apr 2023 -- A Statement by the Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Brigadier General Turki Al-Malki:
Nearly 1,000 Detainees Released in Yemen VOA 17 Apr 2023 -- The International Committee of the Red Cross said Monday that the warring sides in Yemen have released nearly a thousand detainees over four days.
UN envoy says in contact with Iranian, Saudi officials over peace in Yemen IRNA 17 Apr 2023 -- United Nations' Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg said on Monday that he is keeping contact with officials of Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in order for peace efforts to go ahead in Yemen.
Saudi Arabia releases 104 more Yemeni war prisoners IRNA 17 Apr 2023 -- Some 104 other Yemeni war prisoners who were released from Saudi jails arrived in Sana'a on Monday, local media reported.
HRH Crown Prince Receives Saudi Astronauts Before Their Mission's Launch to Space SPA 17 Apr 2023 -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Prime Minister and President of the Higher Council of Space, received here today the Saudi astronauts: Rayana Bernawi, Ali Al-Qarni, Mariam Fardous and Ali Al-Ghamdi before the launch of the Kingdom's scientific mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
Ansarullah, Saudi-backed presidential council complete Yemen prisoner swap Press TV 16 Apr 2023 -- Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement and the Saudi-backed Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) have freed scores of prisoners on the last of a three-day exchange of nearly 900 detainees, raising prospects for nationwide peace in a country embroiled in a devastating Saudi-led war.
HRH Crown Prince Announces Completion of the Transfer of 4% of State-owned Shares in Saudi Aramco to PIF's Wholly-owned Sanabil Investments SPA 16 Apr 2023 -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, Chairman of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), announced today the completion of the transfer of (4%) of Saudi Aramco's total issued shares from the State's ownership to the Saudi Arabian Investment Company (Sanabil Investments), a wholly owned company of PIF.
Saudi Arabia Expresses Deep Concern over Escalation and Military Clashes between Army and Rapid Support Forces in Sudan SPA 15 Apr 2023 -- ‏The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's deep concern over the state of escalation and military clashes between the army and the Rapid Support Forces in the brotherly Republic of Sudan.
Saudis among prisoners released in landmark exchange with Yemen Press TV 15 Apr 2023 -- Scores of prisoners of war, including Saudis, have been freed as part of a cross-border exchange between a Saudi-led military coalition and Yemen's Ansarullah movement, the International Committee of the Red Cross says.
Joint Forces Command of Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen: Arrival of (19) Prisoners; (16) Saudis, (3) Sudanese, Under Prisoners, Detainees Exchange SPA 15 Apr 2023 -- A Statement by the Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Brigadier General Turki Al-Malki:
Houthis, Saudi-Led Coalition Exchange 202 PoWs on Second Day of Deal - Source Sputnik 15 Apr 2023 -- Saudi Arabia released on Saturday 183 prisoners affiliated with Yemen's rebel Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, and welcomed back 19 troops of Riyadh-led coalition during the second day of a UN-mediated prisoner exchange, a source told Sputnik.
Readout from NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on Senior Official Travel to Saudi Arabia The White House 14 Apr 2023
Saudi Arabia, Syria call for end to foreign military presence on Syrian soil as diplomatic ties restored Press TV 13 Apr 2023 -- Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad and his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud have called for an end to foreign military presence on Syrian oil and West's interventions in the Arab country, as the two countries resume diplomatic ties after more than a decade.
The Farda Briefing: Iran, Saudi Arabia Move To Implement Agreement On Restoring Ties RFE/RL 12 Apr 2023
Syrian FM visits Saudi Arabia first time in 11 years amid regional diplomacy drive Press TV 12 Apr 2023 -- Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday in a significant move toward the restoration of diplomatic ties between the two countries as the regional diplomacy drive intensifies.
GCC to discuss Syria return to Arab League in light of Saudi-Iran detente Press TV 12 Apr 2023 -- Qatar says that the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has sent invitations to member states to attend a meeting next Friday in the Saudi city of Jeddah to discuss the possibility of Syria's return to the Arab League.
Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's Call with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud The White House 11 Apr 2023
Iran says rapprochement with Saudi Arabia to positively impact on regional peace, stability People's Daily 11 Apr 2023 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said Monday that the resumption of diplomatic relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia will have positive impacts on regional peace, stability and security, Iranian official news agency IRNA reported.
Iran, Saudi Arabia to exchange envoys after reopening diplomatic missions People's Daily 11 Apr 2023 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Monday that Iran and Saudi Arabia will exchange ambassadors after the reopening of their diplomatic missions, Iran's official news agency IRNA reported.
Yemen: UN says Saudi-Houthi talks in Sana'a 'a welcome step' UN News 10 Apr 2023 -- Talks between Saudi and Omani delegations with officials from the Houthi rebel movement in Yemen's capital Sana'a over the weekend, were described as "a welcome step towards the de-escalation in tensions", by the UN Spokesperson on Monday.
Iran, Saudi Arabia will soon exchange ambassadors: Iran Spox IRNA 10 Apr 2023 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has announced that a Saudi delegation is visiting the Islamic Republic to follow up on the issue of reopening its diplomatic missions in Tehran and Mashhad cities.
Initial steps between Iran, Saudi Arabia to appoint ambassadors completed ISNA 10 Apr 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, Nasser Kanaani announced that a delegation from Iran will depart for Saudi Arabia in the next few days to lay the ground for reopening the Iranian embassy in Riyadh and the consulate in Jeddah.
Saudis meet with top Ansarullah officials in Yemen's Sana'a ahead of ceasefire talks Press TV 09 Apr 2023 -- A Saudi delegation has reportedly met with a number of high-ranking officials from the Yemeni Ansarullah resistance movement in Sana'a as part of preparations for talks to reach a final ceasefire agreement to end the eight-year Saudi war.
Saudi delegation in Iran to discuss reopening of diplomatic missions IRNA 08 Apr 2023 -- A delegation from Saudi Arabia has arrived in Iran to discuss mechanisms for reopening the kingdom's embassy in the Islamic Republic, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Saturday.
Saudi delegation in Iran to discuss reopening diplomatic missions: Report Press TV 08 Apr 2023 -- A delegation of Saudi technical officials has reportedly arrived in Iran to discuss mechanisms for the reopening of the kingdom's embassy in Tehran and consulate general in the city of Mashhad.
Saudi Arabia informed Yemenis of decision to end war: Reports Press TV 07 Apr 2023 -- Saudi Arabia has reportedly informed the so-called Yemeni presidential leadership council of the decision to put an end to the devastating war in Yemen after eight years of aggression.
'Blindsided': US spy chief reportedly expresses frustration over Saudi ties with Iran, Syria Press TV 07 Apr 2023 -- CIA Director William Burns has reportedly expressed frustration over Riyadh's outreach to Tehran and Damascus as observers point to waning US influence in the West Asian region.
Saudi-Iranian reconciliation hailed People's Daily 07 Apr 2023 -- Saudi Arabia and Iran agreed on Thursday to resume their diplomatic relations and reopen embassies in each other's country within 60 days, as their top envoys met in Beijing following the two countries' diplomatic rapprochement under a China-brokered deal last month.
Tehran-Riyadh ties creates positive atmosphere in region: Saudi FM IRNA 06 Apr 2023 -- Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud has said that the new relationship between Tehran and Riyadh has created a positive atmosphere in the whole region.
Saudi Arabia, Iran resume official relations IRNA 06 Apr 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has announced that Riyadh and Tehran resumed official diplomatic ties on Thursday.5
Saudi, Iranian FMs meet in Beijing IRNA 06 Apr 2023 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud have met in the Chinese capital city of Beijing.
Joint Statement Issued Following Discussions by Saudi, Iranian Foreign Ministers in Beijing SPA 06 Apr 2023 -- A joint statement was issued following the discussions held by the Saudi and Iranian foreign ministers in Beijing. The statement reads as follows:
Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia and Iran Meet in Beijing Sputnik 06 Apr 2023 -- Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud and his Iranian counterpart, Hossein Amirabdollahian, have met in Beijing.
Chinese FM witnesses resumption of Saudi Arabia-Iran diplomatic ties in Beijing Global Times 06 Apr 2023 -- Saudi Arabia and Iran announced the resumption of diplomatic ties with immediate effect on Thursday in Beijing after the first formal meeting between the two countries' top diplomats in more than seven years. The amplification of China's mediation between the two countries has been remarkable over the past month, showing that the diplomatic philosophy advocated and practiced by China is being recognized worldwide, experts said.
Iranian, Chinese FMs meet in Beijing IRNA 06 Apr 2023 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang met on Thursday in the Chinese capital Beijing.
Iran FM terms talks with Saudi counterpart as positive IRNA 06 Apr 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has described a meeting and negotiation with his Saudi counterpart as positive.
Chinese, Saudi, Iranian senior diplomats hold talks IRNA 06 Apr 2023 -- A tripartite meeting among foreign ministers of China, Saudi Arabia, and Iran has been held in the Chinese capital Beijing.
Iran, Saudi Arabia formally restore diplomatic relations: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Press TV 06 Apr 2023 -- The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry has announced the official restoration of diplomatic relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia after top diplomats from the two countries held a landmark meeting in the Chinese capital city of Beijing and issued a joint statement.
Iran, Saudi FMs seek implementation of reconciliation deal to boost regional security Press TV 06 Apr 2023 -- The top Iranian and Saudi diplomats underscore the need to implement a landmark China-brokered reconciliation agreement in an attempt to enhance mutual trust and help boost regional security.
Iran, Saudi FMs meet in China for first time in seven years Press TV 06 Apr 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, met in China a month after the two countries agreed to restore diplomatic relations under a China-brokered deal.
Foreign Ministers of Iran, Saudi Arabia Meet as Relations Thaw VOA 06 Apr 2023 -- China hosted a meeting Thursday between the foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia as the Middle East nations work to restore ties after seven years of tensions.
Iranian, Saudi FMs to hold meeting in Beijing ISNA 05 Apr 2023 -- The Foreign Ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia will hold a meeting on Thursday in Beijing, according to Asharq Al-Awsat Newspaper.
Saudi Arabian, Iranian top diplomats to meet in Beijing; may discuss 'detailed arrangements' for resuming ties Global Times 05 Apr 2023 -- The top diplomats of Saudi Arabia and Iran will reportedly meet in Beijing on Thursday. Experts believe the three sides will discuss detailed arrangements following the Saudi-Iran agreement reached last month brokered by China. They noted that in the long run, Beijing will continue to play a vital role in the future for two sides to solve some long-standing and complex problems before they can establish mutual trust.
Iranian, Saudi Foreign Ministers to Meet Soon VOA 03 Apr 2023 -- The foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia spoke by telephone Sunday evening and agreed to meet each other in the coming days, according to Iranian state media.
Iranian FM expresses pleasure with positive trend of ties between Tehran, Riyadh ISNA 03 Apr 2023 -- In a telephone conversation with his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has expressed pleasure with the positive trend of ties between Tehran and Riyadh and underlined the Islamic Republic's resolve to expand its policy of neighborliness.
Iranian, Saudi FMs agree to meet in coming days People's Daily 03 Apr 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud agreed in a phone call on Sunday to meet in the coming days.
Iran's President Raeisi accepted Saudi king's invitation to visit Riyadh: First VP Press TV 03 Apr 2023 -- Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber says President Ebrahim Raeisi has accepted an invitation from Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to visit Riyadh.
Yemen warns of 'surprising' attacks on Saudi, UAE as war rages on Press TV 02 Apr 2023 -- The Yemeni military has threatened to launch "surprising" strikes on Saudi Arabia and the UAE if the aggressor countries commit any "foolish act" against war-wracked Yemen.
Iran, Saudi FMs agree to meet 'in coming days' Press TV 02 Apr 2023 -- Foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to meet within the next few days as the two countries are moving quickly to build on their recent rapprochement.

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April 2023 - Saudi Arabia Special Weapons News