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Updated 22 June 2022
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Saudi crown prince ‘a dear guest in his second homeland’: El-Sisi

  • Mohammed bin Salman visiting Egypt, Jordan, Turkey
  • Egypt, Saudi Arabia sign 14 agreements worth total of $7.7bn
Updated 22 June 2022
Rawan Radwan Mohammed Abu Zaid

JEDDAH/CAIRO: Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Al-Ittihadiya Palace on Tuesday for an official reception.

Upon the arrival of the crown prince at the palace in Heliopolis, the two leaders stood under a canopy as members of the Egyptian Republican Guard played the national anthems of their countries.

The crown prince is visiting Cairo on the first leg of a foreign tour that will also take him to Jordan and Turkey. A number of royals, ministers and senior members of both governments were also in attendance at Tuesday’s event.

The representatives from the Kingdom included Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan; Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman; Sports Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal; Minister of the National Guard Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz; Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud; Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih; and Trade Minister Majid Al-Qasabi.

Egypt was represented by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, who led the procession; Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry; Director of the General Intelligence Directorate Abbas Kamal; Minister of Planning and Economic Development Hala Helmy El-Said; Minister of Interior Mahmoud Tawfik; Minister of Youth and Sports Ashram Sobhy; Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mohammed Shaker El-Markabi; and Egypt’s ambassador to Riyadh, Ahmed Tawfik.

The visit is the crown prince’s fifth to Egypt in four years. El-Sisi and the crown prince discussed ways in which Saudi-Egyptian relations might be enhanced in various fields, along with regional and international political issues of common interest, officials said.

The two leaders reviewed the strategic bilateral relations between the two countries and the means to develop them in all fields. They also discussed issues affecting the Arab and Islamic world, along with the latest developments in the Middle East and efforts to address the issues arising from them, in particular matters related to the security and stability of the region, counterterrorism, and the coordination of efforts to enhance joint Arab action.

Bassam Radi, the spokesman for the Egyptian presidency, said the talks took place “within the framework of the deep and historical strategic partnership between Cairo and Riyadh, which aims to achieve security, stability, development and peace, with a unified vision for the benefit of the two countries, the two brotherly peoples, and the Arab and Islamic nations.”

The two countries signed a number of agreements on Tuesday in various sectors, as their delegations coordinated their efforts in multiple fields with the aim of increasing their contributions to economic growth.

The 14 deals, worth $7.7 billion, that were signed reveal only part of the strength of the strategic relationship between the nations, officials said, and reflect a wider reality as Saudi investments in Egypt grow at a rapid pace. The Kingdom has quickly become the largest Arab investor in the Egyptian market and the second-largest foreign investor overall, accounting for 11 percent of total foreign investment in the country.

The crown prince sent a message of thanks to El-Sisi following his departure from Cairo en route to the Jordanian capital, Amman, where King Abdullah II of Jordan welcomed him upon arrival.

Topics: Crown Prince Tour 2022 Saudi Arabia Egypt Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Abdel Fattah El-Sisi Editor’s Choice

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Jordan pledges continued support for Lebanon’s efforts to preserve security, stability, sovereignty

King Abdullah of Jordan greets Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in Amman on Tuesday. (Supplied)
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Jordan pledges continued support for Lebanon’s efforts to preserve security, stability, sovereignty

  • President Joseph Aoun holds talks with King Abdullah in Amman, thanks him for Jordanian support of Lebanese army
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BEIRUT: During talks in Amman on Tuesday with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, King Abdullah of Jordan reaffirmed his country’s “support to Lebanon in its efforts to preserve its security, stability, sovereignty and territorial unity.”

The two leaders also emphasized “the importance of preserving security and stability in Syria, which will help facilitate the voluntary and safe return of Syrian refugees” to their home country.

Aoun praised Jordan for the role it has played, under the leadership of King Abdullah, “in standing with Lebanon and its people, and providing support to the Lebanese army.”

He also highlighted the importance of “enhancing security and defense cooperation between both countries, particularly in the field of combating terrorism and smuggling.”

In a joint statement, King Abdullah and Aoun stressed “the need to immediately reinstate the ceasefire in Gaza, and ensure adequate humanitarian aid reaches all areas” of the territory. They rejected any plans to displace Palestinians, and urged Arab states and the wider international community to step up efforts to reach a just and comprehensive resolution to the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, based on a two-state solution.

The king also warned of “the danger of the unprecedented escalations and violence targeting Palestinians in the West Bank, and Muslim and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.”

More broadly, the two leaders said it was important to maintaining coordination and consultation on all issues of mutual interest.

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  • UN Interim Forces in Lebanon sits on a five-member committee to supervise the ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah
  • Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said he 'strongly condemns the repeated attacks' on UNIFIL forces in south Lebanon
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BEIRUT: United Nations peacekeepers said rock-throwing individuals confronted them during a patrol on Tuesday in south Lebanon, calling repeated targeting of their troops “unacceptable.”
The UN Interim Forces in Lebanon (UNIFIL), deployed since 1978 to separate Lebanon and Israel, sits on a five-member committee to supervise the ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah.
In a statement, UNIFIL said peacekeepers conducting “a planned patrol” coordinated with the Lebanese army were “confronted by a group of individuals in civilian clothing in the vicinity of Hallusiyat Al-Tahta, in southern Lebanon.”
“The group attempted to obstruct the patrol using aggressive means, including throwing stones at the peacekeepers,” the statement read, adding that “one peacekeeper was struck” but no injuries were reported.
The situation was defused when the Lebanese army intervened, allowing the peacekeeping force to continue its patrol.
“It is unacceptable that UNIFIL peacekeepers continue to be targeted,” the statement added.
UNIFIL spokesman Andrea Tenenti told AFP a Finnish soldier was slapped during the confrontation.
A witness, who requested anonymity due to the sensitivity of the situation, said an altercation ensued between locals and the Lebanese army, who were searching for the man who slapped the peacekeeper.
One man opposing the army was injured and hospitalized, the witness said.
In a statement, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said he “strongly condemns the repeated attacks” on UNIFIL forces and called for the attackers to be stopped and held accountable.
There have been several confrontations between people in south Lebanon, where Hezbollah holds sway, and UN peacekeepers in recent weeks.
Confrontations are typically defused by the Lebanese army and rarely escalate.
In December 2022, an Irish peacekeeper was killed in a shooting at a UN armored vehicle in the south. Hezbollah surrendered a man accused of the crime, but he was released around a year later.
The November ceasefire agreement, which sought to end over a year of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, states that only Lebanese troops and UN peacekeepers may be deployed in the country’s south.
Israel is supposed to have fully withdrawn its troops from Lebanon according to the deal, but has remained in five positions it deems strategic and has repeatedly bombed the country.

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  • London will join Canada, Australia, New Zealand and other nations in freezing assets and imposing travel bans on Ben-Gvir — a West Bank settler — and Smotrich
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LONDON: Britain and other international allies will formally sanction two far-right Israeli ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, following their conduct over the war in Gaza, the Times reported on Tuesday.
London will join Canada, Australia, New Zealand and other nations in freezing the assets and imposing travel bans on Israel’s national security minister Ben-Gvir — a West Bank settler — and finance minister Smotrich.
Britain’s foreign office did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the report.
Britain, like other European countries, has been ramping up the pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to end the blockade on aid into Gaza, where international experts have warned that famine is imminent.
London last month suspended free trade talks with Israel for pursuing “egregious policies” in the occupied West Bank and Gaza, summoned its ambassador, and announced further sanctions against West Bank settlers.
Foreign minister David Lammy, who called Israel’s recent offensive “a dark new phase in this conflict,” has previously condemned comments by Smotrich on the possible cleansing and destruction of Gaza and relocation of its residents to third countries.

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GENEVA, June 10 : Several areas south of the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, are at risk of famine, the World Food Programme said on Tuesday, with need on the ground outstripping resources amidst a funding shortfall.
“The level of hunger and destitution and desperation that was found (is) severe and confirmed the risk of famine in those areas,” Laurent Bukera, WFP Country Director in Sudan, told reporters in Geneva via video link from Port Sudan. 

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Abbas tells Macron he supports demilitarization of Hamas

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PARIS: Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas has said that Hamas “must hand over its weapons” and called for the deployment of international forces to protect “the Palestinian people,” France announced on Tuesday.
In a letter addressed on Monday to French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who this month will co-chair a conference on a two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians, Abbas outlined the main steps that he thinks must be taken to end the war in Gaza and achieve peace in the Middle East.
“Hamas will no longer rule Gaza and must hand over its weapons and military capabilities to the Palestinian Security Forces,” wrote Abbas.
He said he was “ready to invite Arab and international forces to be deployed as part of a stabilization/protection mission with a (UN) Security Council mandate.”
The conference at UN headquarters later this month will aim to resurrect the idea of a two-state solution — Israel currently controls large parts of the Palestinian territories.
“We are ready to conclude within a clear and binding timeline, and with international support, supervision and guarantees, a peace agreement that ends the Israeli occupation and resolves all outstanding and final status issues,” Abbas wrote.
“Hamas has to immediately release all hostages and captives,” Abbas added.
In a statement, the Elysee Palace welcomed “concrete and unprecedented commitments, demonstrating a real willingness to move toward the implementation of the two-state solution.”
Macron has said he is “determined” to recognize a Palestinian state, but also set out several conditions, including the “demilitarization” of Hamas.
In his letter, Abbas reaffirmed his commitment to reform the Palestinian Authority and confirmed his intention to hold presidential and general elections “within a year” under international auspices.
“The Palestinian State should be the sole provider of security on its territory, but has no intention to be a militarised State.”
France has long championed a two-state solution, including after the October 7, 2023 attack by Palestinian militants Hamas on Israel.
But formal recognition by Paris of a Palestinian state would mark a major policy shift and risk antagonizing Israel, which insists that such moves by foreign states are premature.

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