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Recent Kuwaiti National Assembly elections have revealed a notable transformation emerging within the parliamentary makeup. Election results, announced on June 7, indicate a relative progression of opposition factions and a notable representation of the youth. However, a disheartening setback is evident for women, as their parliamentary representation has dwindled to a mere single seat.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Thursday with his French counterpart, Catherine Colonna, on the sidelines of the ministerial meeting of the Global Coalition against ISIS in Riyadh. They reviewed the strong relations between the two countries and ways to enhance them in various fields. The two ministers also discussed the latest developments in the world and addressed the most prominent topics at the ministerial meeting of the Global Coalition against ISIS.
Saudi Arabia will continue to work to prevent the resurgence of ISIS, Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said in a speech at the ministerial meeting of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS on Thursday. The Kingdom believes in the need to confront terrorism and extremist ideology, he said at the meeting attended by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Saudi Arabia will make every effort to pursue ISIS wherever it is, said the minister. He added that it was necessary to dry up the sources of the organization’s funding.
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi has stressed the significance of consolidating friendly relations between the GCC and the United Kingdom in a way that contributes to serving shared interests. Albudaiwi made the remarks on Thursday during his meeting with the Minister of State for the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia and the United Nations at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Lord Tariq Ahmed in Riyadh.