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French Foreign Minister visits Mideast in bid to reinforce regional friendships

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna is in Riyadh this Thursday as part of a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates in a bid to strengthen partnerships in the Middle East amid regional and international instability.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 2, 2023

Saudi Crown Prince Meets with French FM

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met on Thursday with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna. They discussed ways to enhance bilateral relations in all fields, in addition to the latest regional and international developments. The meeting was attended by Saudi Energy Minister Prince…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 2, 2023

Afternoon Update: Pell funeral met with protests; no Charles on $5 note; and the ACT’s new EV incentive

Tony Abbott leads the praise inside St Mary’s Cathedral while protesters outside face off with funeral attenders in sometimes heated exchanges

The Guardian - AU · Feb 2, 2023

Saudi Crown Prince, Putin Discuss Cooperation within OPEC+

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received on Monday a telephone call from Russian President Vladimir Putin. They discussed bilateral relations between their countries and ways of developing them in a number of fields. They also tackled issues of mutual concern. The Kremlin said the leaders discussed…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 31, 2023

Putin and Saudi crown prince discuss OPEC+ cooperation to maintain price stability -Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman on Monday to discuss cooperation within the OPEC+ group of oil producing countries in order to maintain oil price stability, the Kremlin said in a statement.

Reuters · Jan 30, 2023

In Presence of Saudi Crown Prince, Germany’s Wehrlein Takes CORE Diriyah E-Prix 2023 Lead

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and Bahrain Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa attended on Saturday the CORE Diriyah E-Prix 2023 race. German racer Pascal Wehrlein won the tournament hosted by the historic city and in the presence of a large…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 29, 2023

Washington Post condemns Pompeo for ‘vile’ Khashoggi ‘falsehoods’

Fred Ryan says former secretary of state ‘outrageously misrepresents’ Post journalist murdered by Saudi Arabian regime

The Guardian - US · Jan 24, 2023

Saudi Arabia Underscores Principles of Dialogue, Coexistence

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday the Kingdom’s stance that calls for spreading the principles of dialogue, tolerance and coexistence and shunning hatred and extremism. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh. The ministers reviewed the latest regional…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 24, 2023

Saudi Crown Prince Congratulates Iraq on Winning Arabian Gulf Cup

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, congratulated on Monday Iraq on its successful hosting of the 25th Arabian Gulf Cup. He also congratulated Iraq on winning the tournament for the first time. He sent a cable of congratulations to Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, wishing Iraq and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 24, 2023

Saudi Crown Prince Receives Message from President of Chad

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received on Sunday a message from Chad’s President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno. The message tackled the bilateral relations that bind their countries and peoples and ways to bolster joint cooperation. The message was received by Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 22, 2023