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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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Foreign Ministers of UAE, Israel Discuss Gaza Ceasefire

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Saar in Abu Dhabi. (WAM)
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Saar in Abu Dhabi. (WAM)
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Foreign Ministers of UAE, Israel Discuss Gaza Ceasefire

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Saar in Abu Dhabi. (WAM)
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Saar in Abu Dhabi. (WAM)

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Gideon Saar, Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs in Abu Dhabi where the talks focused on bilateral relations between the two countries, WAM news agency said on Tuesday.
Discussions also addressed the latest developments in the region, particularly the escalating humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, and the regional and international efforts aimed at achieving a sustainable ceasefire.
Sheikh Abdullah highlighted the urgent importance of advancing a serious political horizon to resume negotiations for achieving a comprehensive peace based on the two-state solution, adding that this would contribute to establishing stability, achieving sustainable security in the region, and ending the escalating violence.
He emphasized the need for concerted efforts to reach a permanent ceasefire and prevent the expansion of conflict in the region, noting that the priority is to end tension and violence, protect civilian lives, and make every effort to facilitate the flow of urgent humanitarian aid, added WAM.
Sheikh Abdullah stressed that the Middle East is experiencing unprecedented tension and instability, requiring enhanced collective international efforts to end extremism, tension, and escalating violence while adopting a path of peace, prosperity, and development for the benefit of its people.
He reiterated the UAE's support for the mediation efforts of Qatar, Egypt, and the United States to broker a prisoner exchange agreement that could lead to a permanent ceasefire, the release of hostages, and the safe and sustainable delivery of adequate humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza.
He underlined that building peace in the region is the key to establishing lasting stability, sustainable security, and fulfilling the aspirations of its people for comprehensive development and a dignified life.
Sheikh Abdullah reaffirmed the UAE’s unwavering commitment to supporting the Palestinian people and their right to self-determination, highlighting the nation's longstanding solidarity with Palestinians over the decades.