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Saudi Arabia Reiterates Keenness on Preserving Sudan’s Unity

People wait for a new shipment of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders in the city of Gadaref, the capital of Sudan's eastern state of Gadaref, on June 26, 2023. (AFP)
People wait for a new shipment of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders in the city of Gadaref, the capital of Sudan's eastern state of Gadaref, on June 26, 2023. (AFP)
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Saudi Arabia Reiterates Keenness on Preserving Sudan’s Unity

People wait for a new shipment of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders in the city of Gadaref, the capital of Sudan's eastern state of Gadaref, on June 26, 2023. (AFP)
People wait for a new shipment of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders in the city of Gadaref, the capital of Sudan's eastern state of Gadaref, on June 26, 2023. (AFP)

On behalf of Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Eng. Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji participated on Friday at the IGAD summit in Uganda.

He expressed the Kingdom’s firm position on supporting and strengthening Saudi-African relations in a way that consolidates its relationship with African countries and IGAD member states.

He stressed Kingdom's keenness on preserving the unity and territorial integrity of Somalia and Sudan to maintain security, stability and integration among the countries of the region.

Saudi Arabia wants to preserve Sudanese state institutions, as well as the capabilities of the Sudanese people, he added, underlining the Kingdom's partnership with IGAD and the African Union over the crisis in Sudan.

El-Khereiji said resolving the crisis lies in implementing the Jeddah Declaration and committing to protecting civilians according to international humanitarian law and human rights.

The Kingdom believes that the results achieved by the Jeddah Platform received international support and support from the Sudanese people, he remarked.

This has encouraged the resumption of Jeddah talks 2, with the participation of representatives of the African Union and IGAD, he stated.

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Saudi Arabia Launches Medical Volunteering Program in Over 20 Specialties to Support Syria

 A Saudi delegation from KSrelief tours Syrian hospitals (SANA)
 A Saudi delegation from KSrelief tours Syrian hospitals (SANA)
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Saudi Arabia Launches Medical Volunteering Program in Over 20 Specialties to Support Syria

 A Saudi delegation from KSrelief tours Syrian hospitals (SANA)
 A Saudi delegation from KSrelief tours Syrian hospitals (SANA)

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has announced a call for Saudi medical professionals to volunteer their expertise to support Syria’s health sector, addressing urgent needs across more than 20 specialties. This initiative is part of the Saudi “Amal” (Hope) Volunteer Program, aimed at meeting the healthcare needs of crisis-affected countries.
The center invited specialists interested in volunteering to register for the year-long program, which seeks to provide emergency and medical services across various fields to alleviate the suffering of the Syrian people through the contributions of medical volunteers.
Dr. Samer Al-Jutaili, KSrelief’s spokesperson, stated that the center’s external volunteering platform allows professionals to register in critical medical specialties to aid Syria’s health sector, particularly during this challenging humanitarian crisis.
In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Al-Jutaili explained that the required specialties were determined in coordination with Syrian health authorities. He emphasized that the program aims to mobilize Saudi medical volunteers to address the health sector’s needs across all Syrian regions. He also praised the dedication of Saudi medical professionals, who have made significant international contributions through the program, supporting humanitarian efforts in 57 countries with over 200,000 operations across various specialties.
KSrelief announced that the “Amal” program was launched under the directives of King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, reflecting Saudi Arabia’s leadership in humanitarian efforts globally. The initiative seeks to deliver emergency and medical services to reduce human suffering and promote a dignified life with the participation of highly skilled Saudi volunteers.
In parallel with the volunteer program, Saudi Arabia continues its air and land relief operations for Syria. The sixth relief plane from KSrelief arrived in Damascus on Sunday, carrying food, medical supplies, and shelter materials to support the Syrian population during these challenging times.
Additionally, the first convoy of Saudi relief trucks crossed the Jordanian Jaber border on Sunday en route to Syria. The convoy included 60 trucks loaded with over 541 tons of food, medical supplies, and shelter materials as part of Saudi Arabia’s land relief initiative for Syria.
Al-Jutaili noted that the land bridge will complement efforts to distribute aid across Syrian territories, including heavy medical equipment such as MRI, X-ray, and CT scan machines that cannot be transported by air. He emphasized that the Saudi aid bridge to Damascus would ensure comprehensive coverage of Syria’s urgent needs, offering critical support to hospitals and healthcare facilities across the country.