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Syrian FM Makes First Visit to Saudi Arabia Since 2011

Syrian FM Makes First Visit to Saudi Arabia Since 2011

Syria's Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad arrived in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah on Wednesday after reportedly being invited by his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, as relations between Damascus and the Arab world move toward normalization....

Saudi Partners With Shanghai Cooperation Organization

Saudi Partners With Shanghai Cooperation Organization

On Wednesday, the Saudi state news agency SPA reported that Riyadh moved closer to joining the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), the latest step signaling deepening ties between Saudi Arabia and China....

Saudi Arabia, Syria in Talks to Resume Ties

Saudi Arabia, Syria in Talks to Resume Ties

Saudi state Al-Ekhbariya TV channel on Thursday reported that Saudi Arabia and Syria are in talks over re-establishing consular services amid a broader discussion to restore ties following a decade of no diplomatic relations....