Saudi FM Receives Moldovan Counterpart, ICRC President

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah welcomes Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popsoi in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah welcomes Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popsoi in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
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Saudi FM Receives Moldovan Counterpart, ICRC President

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah welcomes Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popsoi in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah welcomes Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popsoi in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received in Riyadh on Monday Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popsoi.

They reviewed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen them in various fields. They also tackled regional and international developments.

A general agreement on cooperation between the two countries' governments was signed, which aims to strengthen bilateral coordination on topics of common interest.

Also on Monday, Prince Faisal received President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Mirjana Spoljaric.

They reviewed aspects of cooperation in the relief fields and discussed regional and international developments and humanitarian efforts exerted towards them.



Saudi Arabia Expresses Concern over Continued Fighting in Sudan

Columns of smoke rise during clashes between the "Rapid Support Forces" and the Sudanese army in Khartoum (Reuters).
Columns of smoke rise during clashes between the "Rapid Support Forces" and the Sudanese army in Khartoum (Reuters).
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Saudi Arabia Expresses Concern over Continued Fighting in Sudan

Columns of smoke rise during clashes between the "Rapid Support Forces" and the Sudanese army in Khartoum (Reuters).
Columns of smoke rise during clashes between the "Rapid Support Forces" and the Sudanese army in Khartoum (Reuters).

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed deep concern over the ongoing conflict in Sudan and the escalating violence against civilians, particularly women and children, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.
Saudi Arabia condemned the recent incidents in eastern Al-Jazirah State, which have led to civilian casualties and injuries, emphasizing that such acts violate international law and undermine the principle of civilian protection.
The Kingdom called on warring parties to adhere to the commitments outlined in the Jeddah Declaration signed on May 11, 2023. It urged the warring parties to agree to a ceasefire, end the conflict, and ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to those in need.
The Kingdom reaffirmed its strong commitment to supporting Sudan’s stability and preserving the unity of its legitimate institutions, sovereignty, and independence. It emphasized that a political solution is the only viable path to resolve the crisis in Sudan.