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Riyadh, Tehran renew diplomatic ties after 7-year row

Ending a seven-year rift, Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to resume diplomatic relations as a result of mediation by China. The two sides made the announcement at the end of four days of productive negotiations brokered by…

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Riyadh, Islamabad want Afghan women’s rights guaranteed

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have underlined the importance of guaranteeing Afghan women’s rights and their equal participation in all aspects of life. Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud conferred…

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Riyadh to continue backing Afghan peace process

Saudi Arabia has reiterated its commitment to providing all-out support for efforts by the Afghans to achieve lasting peace, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said on Saturday. In a statement, MoFA said Foreign Minister Hanif Atmar had…

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Riyadh to help Kabul anti-terror fight: Envoy

National Security Advisor (NSA) Hamdullah Mohib on Wednesday discussed peace process and counter-terrorism efforts with Saud Arabia envoy to Kabul Jassim Mohammad Al-Khalidi. A statement from the NSA media’s office quoted Mohib as saying that Afghan security forces…

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Riyadh denounces Laghman car bombing

Saudi Arabia has condemned a suicide attack in eastern Laghman province that resulted in the killing and wounding of some people. In a statement, the Saudi Foreign Ministry condemned the suicide attack in Laghman province. Tuesday’s car bombing…

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Islamabad, Riyadh support Afghan peace efforts

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. Peace in Afghanistan was imperative for refugees to return to their homeland and contribute to their country’s development and lasting peace, they said. The call came in a joint statement at the end of…

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Riyadh condemns bomb attack on Takhar election rally

Saudi Arabia has vehemently denounced the latest bomb attack on an election campaign gathering in northern Takhar province. At least 22 people were killed and dozens wounded on Saturday when an explosives-rigged motorbike exploded at an election rally…

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Riyadh supports Kabul’s fight against terrorism

Saudi Arabia has vehemently denounced of a suicide attack on an election rally in Lashkargah, the capital of southern Helmand province. A parliamentary candidate and nine of his supporters were killed in the assault on Tuesday -- a…

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Riyadh ready for security cooperation with Kabul

KABUL of security cooperation and strong political relations. Saudi Ambassador to Afghanistan Jasem Mohammad Alkhaledi met National Security Advisor (NSA) Hanif Atmar and discussed security and political cooperation. They conferred on expansion of bilateral ties and boosting economic and security…

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Riyadh expresses solidarity with Kabul against terrorism

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has condemned the June 4 suicide attack on a gathering of religious scholars in Kabul, resulting in dozens of deaths and injuries. In Riyadh, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the Kingdom’s solidarity…

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Riyadh supports Kabul’s fight against terrorism

Saudi Arabia has vehemently denounced a weekend suicide attack on a voter registration centre in the Dasht-i-Barchi neighbourhood of Kabul. More than 60 people were killed and another 120 wounded in the bombing, claimed by the Islamic State…

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Riyadh summit vital for Afghanistan: experts

KABUL to overtly speak about terrorism supporting countries and its aftermath. President Ashraf Ghani has already reached Riyadh to participate in the three-day first-ever summit. Besides the host, King Salman, US President Donald Trump, 55 heads of state and government…