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Saudi Arabia, UK Donate $9.16 Mn to Aid Sudan

Saudi aid sent to conflict-affected areas in Khartoum, Sudan. (KSrelief)
Saudi aid sent to conflict-affected areas in Khartoum, Sudan. (KSrelief)
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Saudi Arabia, UK Donate $9.16 Mn to Aid Sudan

Saudi aid sent to conflict-affected areas in Khartoum, Sudan. (KSrelief)
Saudi aid sent to conflict-affected areas in Khartoum, Sudan. (KSrelief)

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) and the British Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office signed remotely on Wednesday a joint agreement to support the regional emergency response for populations affected by the humanitarian crisis in Sudan with an amount of $9.16 million.

It was also in response to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) humanitarian appeal for Sudan.

Royal Court adviser and KSrelief Supervisor Abdullah al-Rabeeah and British Minister of State in the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office Andrew Mitchell signed the agreement.

The two sides will separately contribute to the ICRC in Sudan an amount of $4.58 million.

The financial contribution will provide life-saving support in health, protection, and food security. It also aims to achieve the common goal represented by an effective humanitarian response and alleviate the urgent humanitarian needs of the affected people in Sudan.

Al-Rabeeah said the aid provided by the Kingdom reaffirms the Saudi government's keenness to stand by the brotherly Sudanese people and mitigate the effects of the difficult crisis in Sudan.

He indicated that the contribution is an extension of Saudi Arabia’s humanitarian role in standing by people in need around the world.

For his part, Mitchell said the agreement confirms the depth of the partnership between Saudi Arabia and the UK in the humanitarian field.

He said that by working together on a joint project, the two sides will help the ICRC in easing the suffering of the displaced in Sudan. He hoped the warring parties would not prevent aid from reaching those who deserve it.

ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric Egger indicated that the funding would help the international organization provide a neutral and impartial response to the victims of the humanitarian crisis in Sudan.

She added that this would allow the ICRC to respond quickly and effectively to the population's changing needs.

She stressed that the generous donation comes at the right time, as the ICRC and many other humanitarian organizations are facing financial challenges amid growing humanitarian needs worldwide.

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Albudaiwi Praises International Coalition for a Two-State Solution to Grant Palestinians Their Legitimate Rights

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi - SPA
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi - SPA
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Albudaiwi Praises International Coalition for a Two-State Solution to Grant Palestinians Their Legitimate Rights

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi - SPA
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi - SPA

The Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, praised the launch of the International Coalition for a Two-State Solution, expressing hope that this coalition will help grant the Palestinian people their legitimate rights to establish their state and live in peace and security.
This statement was made during his speech at the ministerial meeting titled "The Situation in Gaza and Implementing the Two-State Solution as a Path to Just Peace," organized by the Arab League, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the European Union, and Norway, on Thursday, September 26, 2024, on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, USA.
Albudaiwi noted that holding this important event comes at an extremely critical time, as the situation in Gaza has reached one of the most severe humanitarian crises of our modern era. He emphasised the GCC's commitment to supporting all efforts aimed at alleviating the immense suffering of the Palestinian people, SPA reported.
He called for decisive action from the international community in light of the ongoing crimes committed by Israeli occupation forces in Gaza, whose victims are the beleaguered Palestinian people, suffering from severe shortages of essential supplies, destruction of infrastructure, and loss of innocent lives, the majority of whom are women and children.
"These actions represent a blatant violation of international humanitarian law, and those responsible for these violations must be held accountable," he stated.
During his speech, the GCC Secretary General also commended the ministerial committee formed by the extraordinary Arab-Islamic summit for its significant diplomatic efforts in garnering international support for a ceasefire, ending the Israeli aggression in Gaza, and enhancing recognition of the Palestinian state while ensuring the flow of humanitarian aid to the neediest populations.
He expressed gratitude to all countries that have recognized the State of Palestine, urging other nations to take this step to affirm their commitment to international justice and support the Palestinian people's right to self-determination and the establishment of their independent state. Moreover, he renewed the GCC's call for an international conference that includes all relevant parties to end the occupation and ensure the establishment of an independent Palestinian state within the borders of 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital. He emphasized that this solution is the only way to achieve peace and stability for both Palestinians and Israelis.
He pointed out that the international community must recognise that the continued expansion of Israeli settlements and repeated violations of Islamic holy sites, particularly Al Aqsa Mosque, exacerbate tensions in the region. "These practices not only threaten the prospects for peace but also constitute violations of international law, complicating the path toward a two-state solution, which remains the only viable option for achieving a just, lasting, and comprehensive peace," Albudaiwi said.
In conclusion, he asserted that the time has come to turn words into actions, and the international community has a moral and legal obligation to take decisive steps, not only to provide immediate relief to Gaza but also to ensure a just and lasting peace. "The GCC stands ready to cooperate with all parties to achieve these goals," he concluded.