GCC Welcomes Signing of Jeddah Declaration between Sudanese Parties

Smoke billows in Khartoum amid ongoing fighting between the forces of two rival generals, on May 11, 2023. (AFP)
Smoke billows in Khartoum amid ongoing fighting between the forces of two rival generals, on May 11, 2023. (AFP)
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GCC Welcomes Signing of Jeddah Declaration between Sudanese Parties

Smoke billows in Khartoum amid ongoing fighting between the forces of two rival generals, on May 11, 2023. (AFP)
Smoke billows in Khartoum amid ongoing fighting between the forces of two rival generals, on May 11, 2023. (AFP)

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jassim Mohammed Al-Budaiwi welcomed on Friday the signing of the Jeddah declaration on the commitment to protect civilians.

The agreement was signed between representatives of the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces on Thursday

Al-Budaiwi expressed his renewed gratitude for the efforts by Saudi Arabia and the United States, despite all obstacles and difficulties, to bring all parties together and to align their views following a series of meetings on the current crisis.

He hoped that the response of the signatories of the agreement will allow safe passage for humanitarian workers and meet the needs of civilians.

He also hoped they would prioritize the interests and safety of the Sudanese people and that they would work towards consolidating Sudan’s sovereignty and preserve the unity of its institutions and territorial integrity.



Saudi Interior Minister Says Kingdom Committed to Boosting Security Cooperation with Syria

The Saudi and Syrian interior ministers meet in Jeddah on Monday. (SPA)
The Saudi and Syrian interior ministers meet in Jeddah on Monday. (SPA)
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Saudi Interior Minister Says Kingdom Committed to Boosting Security Cooperation with Syria

The Saudi and Syrian interior ministers meet in Jeddah on Monday. (SPA)
The Saudi and Syrian interior ministers meet in Jeddah on Monday. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz received in Jeddah on Monday his Syrian counterpart Anas Khattab.

Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud said the meeting was being held in line with the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

He stressed the Kingdom's commitment to boosting security cooperation with Syria and providing support and expertise to help restore security and stability in the country.

The two ministers discussed ways to strengthen bilateral security cooperation and reviewed issues of mutual interest. The meeting was attended by several officials from both countries.