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May 2023 - Saudi Arabia Special Weapons News
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- Spacecraft Carrying Saudi Astronauts Splashes Down Successfully in Atlantic Ocean SPA 31 May 2023 -- The Saudi Space Commission (SSC) said the spacecraft carrying astronauts Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali Alqarni, and the crew of the "Ax-2" mission to Earth has returned, marking the end of the two Saudi astronauts' distinguished scientific experiments aboard the International Space Station.
- Amir-Abdollahian: Iran, Saudi to develop economic and commercial relations Press TV 30 May 2023 -- The Iranian foreign minister has said that the rapprochement between Iran and Saudi Arabia is not merely "a tactical agreement," adding that both countries have agreed to develop bilateral economic and commercial relations.
- 'Saudi Arabia buying Russian diesel and sending its own to Europe' IRNA 28 May 2023 -- Saudi Arabia is buying millions of barrels of Russian diesel, while selling its own supplies to European countries amid European bans on Russian fuels, according to a Bloomberg report.
- Joint Facilitators' Statement from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America on the Ceasefire and Humanitarian Arrangements in Sudan SPA 28 May 2023 -- In their capacity as facilitators, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America note that five days after the entry into force of a short-term ceasefire, there were violations by both parties that significantly impeded delivery of humanitarian assistance and restoration of essential services.
- Saudi Arabia and the United States of America Call on Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces to Continue Discussions to Reach Agreement on Extending Ceasefire SPA 28 May 2023 -- As facilitators of the Agreement on a Short-Term Ceasefire and Humanitarian Arrangements, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America call on the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces to continue discussions to reach agreement on extending the ceasefire that is set to expire at 9:45 pm Khartoum time May 29.
- INDIA-SAUDI ARABIA BILATERAL MARITIME EXERCISE AL MOHED AL HINDI 23 India PIB 27 May 2023 -- The sea phase of second edition of bilateral exercise 'Al Mohed Al Hindi 23', between Indian Navy and Royal Saudi Naval Force (RSNF) was held from 23 - 25 May 23 off Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia. INS Tarkash, INS Subhadra and Dornier Maritime Patrol aircraft (MPA) participated in the exercise from the Indian side. The RSNF was represented by HMS Badr and Abdul Aziz, MH 60R helo and UAV.
- Saudi Arabia and the US Note Improved Respect for the Agreement on a Short-Term Ceasefire and Humanitarian Arrangements in Sudan on May 25 SPA 26 May 2023 -- In their capacity as facilitators, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America noted improved respect for the Agreement on a Short-Term Ceasefire and Humanitarian Arrangements in Sudan on May 25.
- Canada, Saudi Arabia restore full diplomatic relations People's Daily 25 May 2023 -- Canada and Saudi Arabia have decided to restore diplomatic relations and appoint new ambassadors, Global Affairs Canada, which manages the country's diplomatic and consular relations, said in a statement on Wednesday.
- Egypt, Saudi Arabia Reportedly Looking to Buy Chinese Weapons Sputnik 24 May 2023 -- China is reportedly currently in talks with Saudi Arabia and Egypt to sell the two Arab states a variety of new weapons, including the Chengdu J-10C, the fighter jet that forms the backbone of the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF).
- Minister of Health: COVID-19 made us stronger, more experienced and prepared to manage future crises SPA 24 May 2023 -- Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel confirmed that Saudi Arabia next year will be involved in the United Nations Declaration on Antimicrobial Resistance, and will host the Fourth High-Level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance, scheduled to be held in November 2024, in an effort to apply the One Health, an integrated, unifying approach to balance and optimize the health of people, animals and the environment, and to respond to public health risks, the most important of which is the threat of resistance to antibiotics.
- Chief of General Staff Discusses Defense Cooperation with Bangladesh Army Chief of Army Staff SPA 24 May 2023 -- The Chief of General Staff, Lieutenant-General Fayyad bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, met with the Bangladesh Chief of Army Staff, General Sheikh Mohammad Shafiuddin Ahmed, currently on an official visit to the Kingdom.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs Announces Restoration of Diplomatic Relations between Saudi Arabia, Canada to Previous State on the Basis of Mutual Respect and Common Interests SPA 24 May 2023 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces that, in the light of what has been discussed between His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and The Right Honorable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada on the sidelines of the summit of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum in Bangkok on November 18th 2022, and the desire of both sides to restore diplomatic relations between the two countries on the basis of mutual respect, and common interests; it has been decided to restore the level of diplomatic relations with Canada to its previous state.
- Canada and Saudi Arabia Agree to Restore Diplomatic Ties Sputnik 24 May 2023 -- Canada and Saudi Arabia have agreed to restore their diplomatic ties and appoint ambassadors, ending the fallout from a 2018 row, Global Affairs said on Wednesday.
- Saudi Arabia and US Reaffirm Importance of Agreement on Short-Term Ceasefire and Humanitarian Arrangements in Sudan SPA 24 May 2023 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America reaffirm the importance of the Agreement on a Short-Term Ceasefire and Humanitarian Arrangements in Sudan signed in Jeddah on May 20, 2023 by the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. After five weeks of continued conflict, the Sudanese people badly need the humanitarian assistance and restored essential services that the short-term ceasefire is intended to enable.
- Chairman of Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Meets with Saudi Defense Minister SPA 23 May 2023 -- Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council of the Republic of Yemen Dr. Rashad Muhammad Al-Alimi, on a visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has received at his residence Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Minister of Defense.
- No progress in Saudi-Israel détente as MBS rejects Netanyahu's request to meet Press TV 23 May 2023 -- A foreign diplomatic source says there has been no progress in the normalization of diplomatic ties between the Tel Aviv regime and Saudi Arabia, as Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) has rejected a request from Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to meet.
- Riyadh can secure peace for itself by stopping hostilities against Yemen: Houthi Press TV 23 May 2023 -- The leader of Yemen's popular resistance Ansarullah movement says Saudi Arabia can only secure peace for itself by stopping its hostilities against Yemen and lifting a blockade that it has been exercising alongside its allies against the impoverished country.
- Saudi Arabia, Bahrain Begin Joint Security Exercise 'Haris' SPA 23 May 2023 -- The Saudi Royal Guard and the Bahrain Royal Guard have begun the joint security exercise "Haris" in Riyadh. The joint exercise is part of the continuous cooperation between the Saudi Royal Guard and the Bahrain Royal Guard. The exercise is conducted under the direct supervision of Lieutenant General Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Bahraini National Security Advisor, Secretary General of the Supreme Defence Council and Royal Guard Commander, and General Suhail bin Saqr Al-Mutairi, Saudi Royal Guard Commander.
- Iran appoints ambassador to Saudi Arabia amid warming ties Press TV 23 May 2023 -- Iran has appointed a senior diplomat as its ambassador to Saudi Arabia in line with the China-brokered March agreement between the two countries to revive relations after years of estrangement.
- Two Saudi Astronauts Barnawi and AlQarni Arrive at ISS IRNA 22 May 2023 -- The two Saudi astronauts Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali AlQarni and mission team crew have arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) today at 16:24 Makkah Time after their spacecraft Dragon 2 successfully docked.
- Kingdom's Scientific Mission Travels to the International Space Station SPA 21 May 2023 -- The AX2 space mission launches on 21st May: set to make history as the first ever Arab woman flies to space, and facilitating globally important scientific research
- Saudi Arabia, the US Announce that Representatives of Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces Sign Agreement on Short-Term Ceasefire and Humanitarian Arrangements SPA 21 May 2023 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America announce that on May 20, 2023, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, representatives of the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces signed an Agreement on a Short-Term Ceasefire and Humanitarian Arrangements.
- Ukrainian President: We Come here for Peace and Justice SPA 19 May 2023 -- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, expressed his thanks to His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the Saudi people and Jeddah city, which is hosting this summit.
- HRH Crown Prince Receives President of Ukraine SPA 19 May 2023 -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received in Jeddah today President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with whom he discussed bilateral relations and issues of common interest.
- Greetings on the opening of the Arab League summit President of Russia 19 May 2023 -- Vladimir Putin sent greetings to participants in the 32nd Arab League summit.
- Jeddah Declaration: Arab Leaders Affirm the Importance of Promoting Joint Arab Action Based on Common Foundations, Values, Interests and One Destiny SPA 19 May 2023 -- The leaders of the Arab countries stressed the importance of strengthening joint Arab action based on common foundations, values, interests, and one destiny.
- UN secretary general lauds restoration of Iran-Saudi ties as 'turning point' in region Press TV 19 May 2023 -- United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has praised the agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia on restoration of diplomatic ties after seven years of estrangement, terming it as "a turning point" that marks the beginning of a new era of constructive interactions in the Middle East.
- Saudi Chief of General Staff and U.S. Central Command Chief Discuss Mutual Cooperation SPA 18 May 2023 -- The Saudi Chief of General Staff, Lt. Gen. Fayyad bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, received in Riyadh on Wednesday the commander of U.S. Central Command, Lieutenant General Michael Eric Corella, currently on an official visit to the Kingdom.
- Foreign Minister Meets with Syrian Foreign Minister SPA 17 May 2023 -- Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, met in Jeddah today with Dr. Fayssal Mikdad, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Syrian Arab Republic, on the sidelines of the Preparatory Ministerial Meeting of the Arab League Council at the Summit Level in its 32nd session.
- Syrian FM, Saudi counterpart meet ahead of Arab summit in Jeddah Press TV 17 May 2023 -- Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad and his Saudi Arabian counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, have met on the sidelines of preparatory meetings for the Arab League summit in the Red Sea port city of Jeddah, discussing the reopening of their countries' embassies among other issues.
- Tripartite Mechanism Welcomes the Initial Arrangement to Protect Civilians in Sudan SPA 12 May 2023 -- The Tripartite Mechanism comprising the United Nations, the African Union and the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) welcomed the initial arrangement to protect civilians in Sudan.
- Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's telephone conversation with Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 12 May 2023
- Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Receives Phone Call from Russian Counterpart SPA 12 May 2023 -- Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, the Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, received today a telephone call from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Sergey Lavrov.
- Kingdom and United States of America Announce Signing of Representatives of Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces a Declaration Commitment to Protect Civilians of Sudan SPA 12 May 2023 -- The kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America are pleased to announce that on May 11, 2023 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, representatives of the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces signed a declaration commitment to protect the civilians of Sudan. The declaration of commitment recognizes the obligations of both sides, under international humanitarian and human rights law to facilitate humanitarian action to meet the emergency needs of civilians.
- On the Declaration of Commitment to Protect the Civilians of Sudan US Dept. of State 11 May 2023 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America are pleased to announce that on May 11, 2023 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, representatives of the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces signed a Declaration of Commitment to Protect the Civilians of Sudan.
- RSNF Launches 2nd, 3rd Medium Couach-Class High-Speed Patrol Boats in Western Fleet SPA 11 May 2023 -- The Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) in the Western Fleet Command launched on Wednesday the second and third French Couach-class medium high-speed patrol vessels.
- Saudi-Tunisian Military Exercise Kicks Off SPA 11 May 2023 -- Royal Saudi Land Forces (RSLF) represented by paratroopers units and the special forces, and the Tunisian army have started the military exercise "Kairouan 23" at the Special Forces Training Center in the Tunisian city of Kairouan.
- Saudi Arabia, Syria announce decision to resume diplomatic ties Press TV 10 May 2023 -- Saudi Arabia and Syria have announced separate decisions to resume their diplomatic relations, more than a decade after Riyadh cut the ties and began throwing support behind anti-Damascus terrorist outfits.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Saudi Arabia Resumes Work of Its Diplomatic Mission in Syria SPA 10 May 2023 -- The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement, which reads as follows:
- Air Force Runs Six Evacuation Flights from Sudan to Saudi Arabia SPA 09 May 2023 -- The Royal Saudi Air Force has carried out six evacuation flights from Sudan to the Kingdom since the start of the evacuations until today.
- As Many as 31 Saudi Citizens and 1143 Others from Brotherly and Friendly Countries Evacuated from Sudan to Saudi Arabia SPA 08 May 2023 -- In continuation of the evacuation efforts made by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under the directives of the Kingdom's Leadership, several evacuees arrived from the Republic of Sudan to the city of Jeddah today, which including 453 Yemeni and Sudanese nationals through HMS "Abha" and HMS "Riyadh".
- HRH the Crown Prince Receives US National Security Advisor SPA 08 May 2023 -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received here Sunday evening US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, with whom he reviewed the strategic relations between the two countries and means to boost them in various fields.
- White House National Security Adviser Holds Talks with Saudi Crown Prince VOA 08 May 2023 -- The White House said national security adviser Jake Sullivan discussed efforts to end the war in Yemen as he met Sunday with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
- Sudan's Warring Factions in Saudi Arabia for Talks VOA 07 May 2023 -- Delegations from the two warring factions in the conflict in Sudan have arrived in Saudi Arabia for talks.
- Sudan's warring sides to meet for talks in Saudi Arabia Press TV 06 May 2023 -- Representatives from Sudan's army and the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are set to meet in the Saudi city of Jeddah for their first direct talks, amid international efforts to end the ongoing conflict in Africa's third-largest country by area.
- Joint Statement between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America regarding the start of pre-negotiation talks between representatives of the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces in Jeddah on May 6, 2023 SPA 06 May 2023 -- The kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States welcome the start of pre-negotiation talks between representatives of the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces in Jeddah on May 6, 2023.
- Joint Statement on Sudan US Dept. of State 05 May 2023 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the occasion of the start of direct talks between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
- Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from US Secretary of State SPA 05 May 2023 -- Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a phone call from Secretary of State of the United States of America, Antony Blinken.
- Secretary Blinken's Call with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan US Dept. of State 05 May 2023
- Evacuated from Sudan, 1 Saudi Citizen, 1,765 Foreign Nationals Arrive in Jeddah SPA 05 May 2023 -- In continuation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's efforts under the directives of its leadership to evacuate Saudi citizens and foreign nationals from brotherly and friendly countries from the Republic of Sudan, a Saudi citizen and a total of 1,765 foreign nationals from 32 countries arrived in the port city of Jeddah on Thursday evening.
- 208 Nationals of Brotherly and Friendly Countries Arrive in Saudi Arabia from Sudan SPA 04 May 2023 -- In continuation of the evacuation efforts made by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under the directives of the Kingdoms Leadership, several evacuees arrived from the Republic of Sudan to the city of Jeddah today by H M S Taif, which included 208 individuals of the following nationalities: (Norway, Australia, the United States of America, Canada, Turkiye, Eritrea, Egypt, Malta, Germany, Switzerland, France, the Netherlands and Syria).
- Pakistani Prime Minister Thanks Saudi Arabia for Facilitating Safe Evacuation of Pakistani Citizens from Sudan SPA 03 May 2023 -- Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his appreciation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for facilitating operations of the safe evacuation of Pakistani citizens from Sudan.
- Pakistan evacuates all nationals from crisis-hit Sudan: foreign ministry People's Daily 04 May 2023 -- Pakistan has successfully evacuated all of its stranded nationals from the crisis-hit Sudan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday.
- Human rights experts alarmed over 'imminent executions' in Saudi Arabia UN News 03 May 2023 -- On Wednesday, a large group of UN-appointed independent human rights experts expressed concern over the possibly imminent execution of three members of the Howeitat tribe in Saudi Arabia, urging authorities to stop the process.
- Iran's representatives in Saudi Arabia start their primary activities: Kanaani ISNA 01 May 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani announced that Iran's three representatives in Saudi Arabia such as the country's embassy in Riyadh, Consulate General in Jeddah and Permanent Representative of Iran in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Jeddah have started their primary activities in the kingdom.
- CENTCOM Commander Thanks Saudi Chief of Defense for Supporting the Evacuation of American Citizens from Sudan CENTCOM 01 May 2023 -- Today, the commander of U.S. Central Command, Gen. Michael "Erik" Kurilla, called the Royal Saudi Chief of General Staff, Gen. Fayyadh Al Ruwaili, to thank him and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for its support in evacuating American citizens from Sudan amidst the conflict there.
- Report: Saudi Arabia seeks dialogue with Lebanese Hezbollah movement following détente with Iran Press TV 01 May 2023 -- Saudi Arabia is reportedly pursuing dialogue with Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement following its recent efforts to mend fences with Iran and Syria.
- Iran Reopens Diplomatic Missions in Saudi Arabia Sputnik 01 May 2023 -- Iran reopened three diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia on Monday, a spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said.
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