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German Chancellor holds talks with Saudi Crown Prince
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German Chancellor holds talks with Saudi Crown Prince

4 February 2026
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Wednesday, Saudi Press Agency reported. The two leaders held an official session of talks. During the meeting, Merz and the crown prince "reviewed aspects of Saudi-German relations, areas of cooperation, and opportunities for their development in various sectors". The two leaders also discussed the latest regional and international developments and  efforts being made regarding them.  Merz arrived in Riyadh earlier on Wednesday on an official visit to Saudi Arabia, accompanied by a senior delegation.

We cover stories on the Gulf Cooperation Council, and the six Gulf monarchies that constitute it: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar and United Arab Emirates, and their relations with each other, the wider region and beyond.