Author: Steven Sahiounie

Saudi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji received Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and his accompanying delegation at King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh, on Saturday. Abbas will participate in the special meeting of the World Economic Forum to promote global collaboration, growth, and energy for development, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Nayef bin Bandar Al-Sudairi, the Saudi ambassador to Jordan and non-resident ambassador to Palestine, and Ambassador of Palestine to the Kingdom Bassem Al-Agha were also present. Source: Arab News

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President Mahmoud Abbas today appreciated Spain’s principled and consistent positions on the Palestinian Question. In a letter he addressed to Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, President Abbas expressed his appreciation to Spain for its longstanding and principled positions on the Palestinian Question throughout decades of legitimate struggle. He also appreciated Spain’s support for just peace and stability in the region, particularly given the ongoing Israeli genocidal offensive against the Gaza Strip, as well as its recurrent calls for an immediate ceasefire and contribution to alleviating the catastrophic situation affecting the Palestinian people through providing unlimited relief and humanitarian aid. He…

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President Mahmoud Abbas received Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf this evening at his residence in the Saudi capital, Riyadh. The meeting discussed the efforts exerted to stop the Israeli aggression on Gaza and deliver desperately needed humanitarian aid to the war-ravaged region. During the meeting, President Abbas expressed deep appreciation for the leading role played by Algeria on both the political and diplomatic fronts, especially its submission of a draft resolution to the UN Security Council requesting recognition of the State of Palestine as full member of the top world body. President Abbas discussed the efforts made to halt the…

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