Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Saudi- King Putin review key regional developments


(MENAFN- Arab News) Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman on Monday held a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. 'They discussed the latest regional and international developments and reviewed bilateral relations' the SPA reported.
Russia had taken a favorable stand on the UN Security Council Resolution 2216 that slapped sanctions on Houthi rebels and backed the Saudi-led Operation Decisive Storm. Moscow did not use its veto power to block the resolution. The UN vote was a big diplomatic victory for the Kingdom.
Also on Monday King Salman received former Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Al-Hariri at his Riyadh palace. Al-Hariri praised the Kingdom for its military to support the Lebanese Army.
Beirut received the first part of the $3 billion Saudi military aid on Monday.



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