http://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/_layouts/feed.aspx?xsl=1&web=/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress&page=4bfddb65-4104-4df0-ab29-df7e71e2344f&wp=81b462b1-6b7e-4eae-863b-1c1b3b184a1560http://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/ArticleID201212510414057.aspxFirst of all, we thank God for the speedy recovery of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.Wed, 05 Dec 2012 08:04:04 GMThttp://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/NewsArticleID91020.aspxRiyadh, March 15. Prince Saud Alfaisal, the Foreign Minister, described the Arab Quartet Summit which was held in Riyadh as an icebreaker meeting. The remarks came in a statement read by Prince Saud at the beginning of the periodic press briefing he held here today. The statement expressed the kingdom's pleasure with the results of Riyadh's Arab Quartet Summit which aimed at clearing the atmosphere and serving Arab reconciliation. Prince SaudMon, 05 Apr 2010 09:51:21 GMThttp://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/NewsArticleID87051.aspxCairo, November 27. Arab foreign ministers concluded here last night their extraordinary session under the chairmanship of Prince Saud Al-Faisal, the foreign minister of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. During their meeting, the ministers discussed the three issues of Palestinian reconciliation, the peace process on the Palestinian-Israeli track and the blockade against Gaza Strip and took a number of decisions concerMon, 05 Apr 2010 09:51:20 GMThttp://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/NewsArticleID79384.aspxMinister Al Faisal: “ In the Name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful … The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expresses its deep concern at continuity of the confrontations and armed clashes in Lebanon and their spread in several Lebanese cities and regions. Saudi Arabia declares its deep regret over pointing Lebanese weapons at Lebanese fellow citizens, and against the homeland andMon, 05 Apr 2010 09:51:19 GMThttp://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/NewsArticleID78763.aspxJakarta, April 29, 2008. The Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques in Jakarta Abdurrahman Al Khayyat paid a visit to the Quranic Studies Center in Jakarta and met with the President of the Centre Dr. Quraish Shihab and the employees, teachers and administrators of the Center. The meeting addressed the ways of strengthening relations between the embassy and the Centre as to serve the interest of the IndonesiMon, 05 Apr 2010 09:51:18 GMThttp://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/NewsArticleID77445.aspx Riyadh, March 29. Prince Saud Al-Faisal, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, held here today a periodic press briefing. At the outset of the briefing, Prince Saud delivered the following press statement: In the Name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful In its recent meeting, the Council of Ministers underscored very clearly the policy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which is based on the principles of truthfulness and transparency in dealiMon, 05 Apr 2010 09:51:17 GMThttp://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/NewsArticleID77461.aspx"In the Name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful In its recent meeting, the Council of Ministers underscored very clearly the policy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which is based on the principles of truthfulness and transparency in dealing with Arab and Islamic issues, commitment to covenants and pledges, giving precedence to national Arab interest over foreign alliances, and capitalizing on international relations to serve crucial Arab causes. This policy is based the Kingdom's keenMon, 05 Apr 2010 09:51:18 GMThttp://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/NewsArticleID72964.aspxRiyadh, Dec 11. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned the decision of Israel to expand building of settlements in Eastern Jerusalem, and said that development contradicts with the principles of Annapolis peace conference. This was announced by Prince Saud Al-Faisal, the foreign minister, at Press Briefing here today. Prince Saud said: 'The KinMon, 05 Apr 2010 09:51:16 GMThttp://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/NewsArticleID68371.aspxPress Briefing by His Royal Highness Prince Saud Al-Faisal, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jeddah, Tuesday, 23/7/1428 - 06/08/2007 In the Name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful Last week witnessed a large political movement within the ongoing efforts to resolve the crises in the Gulf and the Middle East region. Saudi Arabia participated in the quadripartite meeting of the Foreign Ministers of France, Egypt and the Secretary-General of the Arab League, which discussed developments onMon, 05 Apr 2010 09:51:16 GMThttp://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/NewsArticleID66755.aspxParis, June 23. Prince Saud Al-Faisal, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia met here today with media representatives accompanying the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in his current tour which already took him to Spain and France and scheduled to take him to Poland, Egypt and Jordan. In the presence of Iyad bin Ameen Madani, The Minister of CMon, 05 Apr 2010 09:51:15 GMThttp://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/NewsArticleID60504.aspxIn the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful At first, it is my pleasure to express the satisfaction of Saudi Arabian government with the visit of His Excellency President of the Russian Federation to the Kingdom, and the positive results ensued thereform. This is based on the strategic importance of the relations between the two countries, andMon, 05 Apr 2010 09:51:14 GMThttp://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/NewsArticleID58361.aspxRiyadh, December, 19, Prince Saud Alfaisal, the foreign minister, called on the Palestinians to unite and serve their cause. In the periodic press briefing held here today, Prince Saud urged the Palestinians to avoid internal conflicts. On Lebanon, he called on the Lebanese parties to work to contain internal differences through dialogue expressing support for Arab league's efforts in this regard. On Iraq, he called on the Iraqis...Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:51:14 GMThttp://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/NewsArticleID54233.aspxPrince Saud Al-Faisal stresses the Endeavour of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to go back to our Arab identity and to take serious action in making our views clear and unified to protect our interests. The foreign minister: if Israel wants to live in the region its security should not be based on other peoples' security. Annan: we are still facing the ngers of war and the south must include an area free of weapons. Prince Saud Al-Faisal, the foreign minister, held the...Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:51:13 GMThttp://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/NewsArticleID54109.aspxPrince Saud Alfaisal, The Foreign Minister, held the periodical press briefing at the headquarters of the foreign ministry today. At the outset of the statement, he said the region is currently witnessing an intensive political activity to enhance cease-fire and implement the un security council resolution No. 1701 and probe the... Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:51:12 GMThttp://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/NewsArticleID52804.aspxPrince Saud Al-Faisal, the Foreign Minister stressed that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has pursued with great concern and strongly denounced Israeli attacks on Lebanon and Palestinian territories in which Israel waged an all-out war aiming at premeditated destruction ...Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:51:11 GMThttp://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/NewsArticleID50459.aspxAfter the opening addresses of the 2nd Saudi-British Conference “Two Kingdoms: Friendship and Partnership”, HRH Prince Al-Faisal and the Rt. Hon. Straw accepted receiving questions from the audience. Question: Your Royal Highness and Your Excellency both mentioned that Riyadh and London are willing to cooperate in order to fight terrorism. Would you please highlight about this kind of cooperation. Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:50:48 GMThttp://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/NewsArticleID50603.aspxIt has been a long time since we last met In the Name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful In the beginning, I would like to refer to the all-inclusive address of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, in the occasion of opening the proceedings of the second year of the fourth session of the Shura “Consultative” Council. In this address, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques focused on the main objectives of Saudi Arabia’s foreign policy. Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:50:49 GMThttp://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/NewsArticleID50604.aspxPrince Saud Al-Faisal, the Foreign Minister, pointed out that the 3rd Extraordinary Round of the Islamic Conference will be held in Makkah on Wednesday in critical circumstances facing the Islamic nation as a result of crises.Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:50:50 GMThttp://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/NewsArticleID50605.aspxInaugural of the periodical Press Briefing By HRH Prince Saud Al-Faisal- Minister of Foreign Affairs Delivered in Riyadh on 2 Rajab 1426 H corresponding to 7 August 2005 Q-Dubai TV: After 9/11 many Saudi businessmen repatriated their money back to the country, but statistics show that over the past year and a half, 360 billion dollars were transferred for overseas investments, why was that ? Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:50:50 GMThttp://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/NewsArticleID50606.aspxGood afternoon ladies and gentlemen. In the name of Allah, the most merciful and compassionate The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has lost a great and an outstanding leader. A King of immense wisdom and foresight and carried out his mission with full dedication and emotion throughout a reign of more than 20 years of continuous effort serving his faith, his people, and ushering his country’s modern development. Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:50:51 GMThttp://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/NewsArticleID50607.aspxJoint Press Availability With Saudi Foreign Minister Saud Al-Faisal Secretary Condoleezza Rice Riyadh, 20 June 2005 FOREIGN MINISTER SAUD: Ladies and gentlemen, we welcome the Secretary of State to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on her visit as Secretary of State. It is a pleasure to have the Secretary here and we especially appreciate the fact that she arrived during the summer months. We always know someone is serious when they visit us during the not-so-mild weather. Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:50:52 GMThttp://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/NewsArticleID50608.aspxIn the name of god the gracious the merciful With great pain we are monitoring the sweeping wave of violence in Iraq and the blood shedding blasts the cost of which is paid by innocent citizens of Iraq. We strongly condemn these criminal actions that aim to spread disagreement, alienation and destabilization of national unity. Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:50:52 GMThttp://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/NewsArticleID50610.aspxIn a joint press conference held today by HRH Prince Saud Al-Faisal, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Franco Frattini, Italy’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Saud commenced the conference with the following statement: Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:50:54 GMThttp://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/NewsArticleID50611.aspxMr. President Ladies and Gentlemen Members of Delegations I wish to express my delegation's gratitude to the Presidency of the European Union, the European Commission and the Secretariat of the EU for all their efforts in preparing for this 14th session of the GCC-EU Joint Ministerial Council. I wish also to welcome the new members on the European side whose participation in this dialogue will certainly enrich GCC-EU cooperation.Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:50:54 GMThttp://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/NewsArticleID50612.aspxThank You Mr. Peterson for your kind words, Distinguished Members, Ladies and Gentlemen Thirty years ago, in the fall of 1974, I had the privilege of addressing this forum for the first time. Many things have changed since then … for one thing this audience seems much younger and regrettably I am much older. However, one thing has not changed, and that is the very important role this Council plays in forging and formulating informed opinion about issues of strategic importancMon, 05 Apr 2010 09:50:55 GMThttp://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/NewsArticleID50613.aspxThank You Mr. DeCrane for your kind words, Distinguished Members, Ladies and Gentlemen I thank the organizers for the opportunity to be here with you this evening. When I was kindly invited by my good friend Abdul Aziz Al Quereishi to address this forum, I had the impression that he wanted me to provide a change of pace or an entertaining finale, to what I must assume he thought, would be a very long day of solemn, even though I am sure, very informative series of talks. Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:50:56 GMThttp://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/NewsArticleID50614.aspxCommencing the press conference, he read the following statement: " Yesterday the Crown Prince had a discussion with the Chancellor and the Prime Minister, today with the President, where he expressed his appreciation for the warm and friendly reception of the Austrian people and the Government throughout the period of the visit. This reflects the strengthened depth of the relations between the two countries as well as reflects the political will of both countries to expand the alreadyMon, 05 Apr 2010 09:50:56 GMThttp://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/NewsArticleID50615.aspxPrince SAUD AL-FAISAL: In the name of God, the Gracefulthe Merciful. First of all, I would like to welcome H.E. the Secretary ofState for his visit, and His Excellency provided extensive, important and constructive discussions with the Crown Prince, which included many subjects. That's why my comments are going to be short because His Excellency was supposed to fly out at 9 pm. To give the journalists a chance, we are going to have two questions from each side. Two questions from the American prMon, 05 Apr 2010 09:50:57 GMThttp://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/NewsArticleID50616.aspxH.R.H .the Minister: My statement will be brief since his excellency has a meeting within fifteen minutes, I want to welcome the British Foreign secretary and highlight the firm, deep-rooted ties between the two countries, and I want to mention that we would like to build on this to promote broader cooperation. I had discussed with his Excellency the developments in the Middle East, particularly the situation in Iraq with Grin Stok, British special envoy to Iraq.We and Britain share common viewpMon, 05 Apr 2010 09:50:58 GMThttp://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/NewsArticleID50609.aspxKingdom of Saudi Arabia presented its legal statement In the ongoing proceeding at the international court of justice toward the legal stand of the separation wall which Israel built in the occupied west bank. The kingdom assured the illegitimacy of the wall that forms an excessive violation to the 4th Geneva Convention and all related international resolutions and agreements. Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:50:53 GMThttp://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/NewsArticleID50617.aspxKingdom of Saudi Arabia presented its legal statement In the ongoing proceeding at the international court of justice toward the legal stand of the separation wall which Israel built in the occupied west bank. The kingdom assured the illegitimacy of the wall that forms an excessive violation to the 4th Geneva Convention and all related international resolutions and agreements.Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:50:58 GMThttp://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/NewsArticleID50635.aspxRiyadh 25 February 2004: in his periodic press briefing, HRH prince Saud Al-Faisal, minister of foreign affairs, commenced with the following statement: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia presented its legal statement In the ongoing proceeding at the international court of justice toward the legal stand of the separation wall which Israel built in the occupied west bank Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:51:10 GMThttp://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/NewsArticleID50618.aspxIt is indeed a great pleasure for me to be with you today and to address this Center of European Policies. I thank the organizers of this meeting for the opportunity to explore avenues of understanding and cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the European Union, the Arab World in general, and the world of Islam beyond. Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:50:59 GMThttp://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/NewsArticleID50619.aspxThe arrival of United Nations' "fact finding mission" in Iraq is a positive development at the Iraqi arena, hoping it will contribute to the restoration of United Nations central role in Iraq according to UN’s resolution 1511. In addition, we hope Iraq will regain its national unity and full sovereignty over all its national soilMon, 05 Apr 2010 09:51:00 GMThttp://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/NewsArticleID50620.aspxThe Kingdom and its citizens paid great attention to the audience of Crown Prince Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, the Deputy Premier and Commander of the National Guard, with Ulema and thinkers who participated in the Intellectual Dialogue Forum and his call for tolerance, renunciation of violence and extremism,Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:51:00 GMThttp://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/NewsArticleID50621.aspxIn the beginning I would like to express the kingdoms satisfaction for the results of the GCC 24th summit that took place in Kuwait. Also for the resolutions that are aimed to carry out more steps toward integration and coordination in economic, security and social matters, In addition to discussing issues like education, women role, rearranging the inner home and other crucial issues. Therefore, we hope these steps will contribute positively in the GC’s journey.Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:51:01 GMThttp://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/NewsArticleID50622.aspxPraise be to God Al Mighty. Peace and prayers upon the noblest of all prophets. It gives me utmost pleasure and pride to take part on this occasion, among such a distinguished team of officials and thinkers, for the propose of shedding light on one of the basic issues facing our Arab nation, at this critical cross roads of its history. It is the issue of political participation and the reform of the Arab house. Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:51:02 GMThttp://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/NewsArticleID50623.aspxIn the time when we were looking toward reviving of the peace process between Israel and both Syria and Lebanon, and all of a sudden, we see Israel opens another front of war against brethren Syria and violates its land and sovereignty challenging all conventions and international laws. Also Israel left the way of dialogue and negotiations and took the path of aggression, compulsion and ascendancy extension. Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:51:02 GMThttp://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/NewsArticleID50624.aspxThank you, Sam, for the kind introduction, undeserved though it is. Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen: I would like to thank the U.S.-Arab Economic Forum and Mayor Kwame M. Kilpatrick for holding this meeting in the great city of Detroit. Detroit not only produces the best cars, yet it has also been hospitable to the Arab-American community. Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:51:03 GMThttp://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/NewsArticleID50625.aspxThe kingdom follows with great concern the developments in the situations in the occupied Palestinian territories and the latest decision by the Israeli occupying authority to expel chairman Arafat from the Palestinian land. Saudi Arabia views this decision as a new act of aggression, and a dangerous one, in the continuous Israeli policy of escalation against the Palestinian people.Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:51:04 GMThttp://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/NewsArticleID50626.aspxKingdom of Saudi Arabia and all the Arab countries are going to stand along Iraq all the way to achieve its hopes and expectations in a prosper future full of freedom, independence and sovereign over its land. The Arabic effort alone toward this Arabic country is not enough but we also need to see an equal effort from Iraq on its position toward the Arab nation. Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:51:04 GMThttp://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/NewsArticleID50627.aspxa report of 900 pages was published on the 24th of July 2003 by a congressional joint inquiry regarding September 11 attacks. In that report Saudi Arabia was accused with out a reason. Twenty-eight blank pages are now considered substantial evidence to proclaim the guilt of a country that has been a true friend of the united state for over 60 years. Some with malicious intent wrongly and morbidly accused KSA of complicity in the attacks. These allegations are only misguided speculations that havMon, 05 Apr 2010 09:51:05 GMThttp://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/NewsArticleID50628.aspxThe kingdom's leadership is following up with great concern the middle east peace process. In this context, it commends the seriousness exhibited by the Palestinian authority towards setting the ground for the practical implementation of the road map. The kingdom further commends the various Palestinian factions and leaders for their readiness to cooperate in this respect. It is a similar cooperation and readiness from the Israeli government that is needed in this stage. Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:51:06 GMThttp://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/NewsArticleID50629.aspxAt the same time, I wish also to pinpoint to the assurances upheld per the speeches of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and HRH Crown Prince that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia would not hesitate in confronting these criminal acts in all aspects; and that the Kingdom would face all those Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:51:06 GMThttp://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/NewsArticleID50630.aspxHRH Prince Saud Al-Faisal commenced the press conference with the following statement: "First I wish to welcome H. E. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, Dr. Per Stig Moller, and to express our pleasure for his visit at this critical time for the region. Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:51:07 GMThttp://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/NewsArticleID50631.aspx of the criminal bombings in Riyadh; and I hope a quick healing for those injured. At the same time, I would like to stress what was confirmed by HRH Crown Prince that these criminal acts are but a war waged by terrorists on the country and that the government is determined to discharge its duties in fighting such acts. Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:51:08 GMThttp://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/NewsArticleID50632.aspxThese discussions focused on the new reality resulting from the war in Iraq from all its aspects, dimensions and impacts on the Iraqi people as well as on the security and stability of the region and the world. The Kingdom has based on its movement on a set of fundamental principles as follows: Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:51:08 GMThttp://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/NewsArticleID50633.aspxThe Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia warns against the persistence of this situation that could result in a humanitarian disaster, trespassing of homes and taking of lives. It further reminds of its repeatedly declared position concerning the urgency to protect civilians and innocent people and to avoiding losses in lives and property as well as to putting an end to disorder.Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:51:09 GMThttp://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/Minister/BriefPress/Pages/NewsArticleID50634.aspx“We continue to experience an environment of war, which has entered its second week and the crisis is more through a complicated and rough road towards an uncertain future involving further calamities, human loss for all parties and damage to the properties as well as to the infrastructure. We have repeatedly confirmed that while it might be possible to forecast the beginning and early stages of a war, yet its end, consequences and developments can hardly be seen beforehand. This has become everMon, 05 Apr 2010 09:51:10 GMT