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March 2025 - Saudi Arabia Special Weapons News
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- Saudi Arabia Welcomes Formation of New Syrian Government SPA 30 Mar 2025 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's welcoming of the announcement of the formation of the Syrian government and its hope that this government will fulfill the aspirations of the Syrian people.
- HRH the Crown Prince Receives Lebanese Prime Minister SPA 30 Mar 2025 -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received today Lebanese Prime Minister Dr. Nawaf Salam at Al-Safa Palace in Makkah, where they exchanged Eid Al-Fitr greetings and discussed Saudi-Lebanese relations, the latest developments in Lebanon and the region, and the ongoing efforts to address them.
- Upon the Leadership's Directives, Saudi Arabia Hosts Syrian, Lebanese Defense Ministers' Meeting SPA 28 Mar 2025 -- Upon directives from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia hosted a meeting in Jeddah on March 27, 2025, attended by Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Syrian Minister of Defense Major General Murhaf Abu Qasra, Lebanese Minister of Defense Major General Michel Menassa, and their accompanying security delegations, to discuss issues of mutual interest aimed at achieving security and stability between Syria and Lebanon.
- Kingdom Strongly Condemns Israeli Occupation Forces' Bombing of Syria's Koya SPA 26 Mar 2025 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's strong condemnation and denunciation of the Israeli occupation forces' bombing of the town of Koya in the Syrian Arab Republic, which resulted in the death and injury of dozens of innocent civilians.
- Foreign Affairs Ministry: Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Plans to Displace Palestinians from Gaza SPA 24 Mar 2025 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's condemnation of the Israeli occupation authorities' announcement on the establishment of an agency that aims to displace Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, as well as the approval of the separation of 13 illegal settlement neighborhoods in the West Bank in preparation for legitimizing them as colonial settlements. The Kingdom reiterates its firm rejection of Israel's continuous violations of international law and international humanitarian law.
- War In Ukraine Rages On As US, Russia Hold Daylong Talks In Saudi Arabia RFE/RL 24 Mar 2025 -- American and Russian officials held more than 12 hours of talks in Saudi Arabia as part of US President Donald Trump's effort to end the war in Ukraine, where Moscow's full-scale invasion is in its fourth year.
- Russian and U.S. delegations meet for Ukraine ceasefire talks IRNA 24 Mar 2025 -- Representatives from Russia and the United States have met in Saudi Arabia for talks aimed at making progress toward a broad ceasefire in Ukraine.
- US, Russia in Saudi talks on Ukraine as Kiev continues attacks Press TV 24 Mar 2025 -- US and Russian delegations have met in Saudi Arabia to discuss a partial ceasefire in Ukraine as efforts are underway for a quick end to the war.
- Foreign minister discusses regional tensions with Saudi and Egyptian counterparts IRNA 23 Mar 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has held separate phone conversations with his Saudi and Egyptian counterparts, discussing developments in the West Asia region in the wake of renewed Israeli attacks on Gaza and the United States' air aggression against Yemen.
- Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from Iranian Counterpart SPA 22 Mar 2025 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call today from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyed Abbas Araghchi.
- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems DSCA 20 Mar 2025 -- The State Department has made a determination approving Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems (APKWS) II All-Up-Round and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated cost of $100 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- HRH the Crown Prince Receives Phone Call from French President SPA 20 Mar 2025 -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a phone call today from President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron.
- PM call with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia: 19 March 2025 Gov.UK 19 Mar 2025
- Telephone conversation with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud President of Russia 13 Mar 2025 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud.
- Minister of Defense Meets with Turkish Counterpart SPA 11 Mar 2025 -- Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz has received Turkish Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler.
- Upon HRH the Crown Prince's Directives, Saudi Arabia Hosts US-Ukraine Talks in Jeddah SPA 11 Mar 2025 -- Upon the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia hosted talks between the United States and Ukraine in Jeddah today, attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Minister of State and Cabinet Member Dr. Musaed bin Mohammed Al-Aiban.
- Saudi Arabia, Ukraine Issue Joint Statement Emphasizing Strong Economic Ties and Collaborative Efforts to Enhance Trade Volume SPA 11 Mar 2025 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Ukraine commended the strong economic ties between the two friendly countries and emphasized the importance of joint action to develop the volume of trade exchange. The two sides also welcomed the upcoming reestablishment of the Saudi-Ukrainian Business Council in 2025.
- President of Ukraine Met with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia President of Ukraine 11 Mar 2025
- Zelensky in Saudi Arabia for support after clash with Trump in US Press TV 11 Mar 2025 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sought support in Saudi Arabia after a dispute with his American counterpart Donald Trump during a highly contentious White House meeting late last month.
- Analysis: Why Saudi Arabia Makes Sense For Ukraine Peace Talks RFE/RL 11 Mar 2025 -- The smoke has barely cleared from an Oval Office blow-up that derailed US-Ukrainian relations, and the war in Ukraine is already at a new inflection point. But one country --Saudi Arabia -- is emerging as a center of gravity for potential peace talks.
- HRH the Crown Prince, U.S. Secretary of State Review Bilateral Relations in Various Fields SPA 11 Mar 2025 -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio today at his office in Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah.
- Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman Al Saud US Dept. of State 10 Mar 2025
- READOUT: Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent's Meeting with Saudi Arabian Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan US Treasury 10 Mar 2025 -- Today, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent spoke with Saudi Minister of Finance Mohammed bin Abdullah al-Jadaan. The Secretary underscored the Administration's restoration of the maximum pressure campaign to keep Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, deter its ballistic missile capabilities, and eliminate the threat posed by Iranian proxies. Secretary Bessent also noted the importance of joint collaboration in addressing challenges and new opportunities in the Middle East and globally.
- US-Ukraine Talks In Saudi Arabia: 4 Things To Watch Ahead Of Crucial Peace Negotiations RFE/RL 10 Mar 2025 -- During their fiery blow up at the Oval Office, US President Donald Trump told his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, that "you don't have the cards right now."
- Zelenskyy Arrives In Saudi Arabia Ahead Of High-Stakes US-Ukraine Talks RFE/RL 10 Mar 2025 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Saudi Arabia on March 10 where he is scheduled to meet with Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman, the de facto ruler of the kingdom.
- Rubio in Saudi Arabia for US-Ukraine talks, hopes to resolve Ukraine aid pause VOA 10 Mar 2025 -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday the United States hopes to resolve the pause in aid to Ukraine during talks Tuesday with Ukrainian officials in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
- US, Ukraine to talk in Saudi Arabia as Russia makes advances in Kursk region Global Times 10 Mar 2025 -- Delegations from the US and Ukraine are set to sit down at the negotiation table in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, after a public spat between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House last month, which was followed by the US pausing military aid to Ukraine and stopped sharing intelligence.
- Rubio heads to Saudi Arabia for US-Ukraine talks, then Canada for G7 VOA 09 Mar 2025 -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will arrive in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Monday for U.S.-Ukraine talks as President Donald Trump pushes to broker a swift end to the Russia-Ukraine war, despite Russia's latest massive aerial attacks against Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
- RESOLUTION TO ADDRESS THE ISRAELI AGGRESSION AGAINST THE PALESTINIAN PEOPLE AND THE SCHEMES FOR THEIR DISPLACEMENT FROM THEIR LAND AND ANNEXATION THEREOF (OIC - GENERAL SECRETARIAT (JEDDAH, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA, FRIDAY, 7 MARCH 2025) Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 08 Mar 2025 -- The Council of Foreign Ministers of the Member States of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC-CFM), convened in its Extraordinary Session to address the ongoing Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people and the attempts to displace them from their land, at the request of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the State of Palestine, the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, at the OIC General Secretariat in Jeddah on Friday, March 7, 2025,
- Analysis: Ukraine Forced To Saudi Talks With Fewer Cards Than Ever RFE/RL 08 Mar 2025 -- Ukraine is a recalcitrant mule that's been smashed on the nose with a plank of wood.
- Saudi Arabia Welcomes Hosting of US-Ukraine Meeting in Jeddah Next Week SPA 07 Mar 2025 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's welcoming of hosting the scheduled meeting between the United States of America and Ukraine, which will be held in Jeddah next week.
- Foreign Ministry: Saudi Arabia Condemns Crimes Committed by Outlaw Groups in Syria and the Targeting of Security Forces SPA 07 Mar 2025 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's condemnation of the crimes committed by outlaw groups in the Syrian Arab Republic and the targeting of security forces. The Kingdom affirms its support for the Syrian government in its efforts to maintain security and stability and preserve civil peace.
- On Behalf of HRH the Crown Prince, Foreign Minister Leads Saudi Delegation at Extraordinary Arab Summit in Cairo SPA 04 Mar 2025 -- On behalf of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah today led the Saudi delegation at the Extraordinary Arab Summit held in Egypt.
- Saudi Arabia, Lebanon Issue Joint Statement, Stress Taif Agreement and Regional Coordination SPA 04 Mar 2025 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Lebanese Republic affirmed the importance of strengthening Arab action and coordinating positions on key issues in the regional and international arenas.
- HRH Crown Prince, Lebanese President Discuss the Latest Developments Concerning Lebanon and the Region SPA 04 Mar 2025 -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received at Al-Yamamah Palace on Monday President Joseph Aoun of the Lebanese Republic. An official reception ceremony was held in his honor.
- Saudi Arabia, Egypt condemn Israel for blocking aid entry into Gaza IRNA 02 Mar 2025 -- Egypt and Saudi Arabia have condemned Israel for cutting off the entry of goods and supplies into the Gaza Strip as the first phase of a ceasefire deal with Hamas expired.
- Foreign Ministry Expresses Saudi Arabia's Condemnation and Denunciation of Israeli Occupation Government's Decision to Halt Access of Humanitarian Aid into the Gaza Strip SPA 02 Mar 2025 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's condemnation and denunciation of the Israeli occupation government's decision to halt the access of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. The use of aid as a tool for extortion and collective punishment constitutes a blatant violation of international law and a direct infringement of the basis of international humanitarian law, especially in light of the humanitarian catastrophe facing the Palestinian people.
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