Saudi Arabia, Bahrain Welcome Exchange of Ambassadors between US and Sudan

Saudi Arabia, Bahrain Welcome Exchange of Ambassadors between US and Sudan
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Saudi Arabia, Bahrain Welcome Exchange of Ambassadors between US and Sudan

Saudi Arabia, Bahrain Welcome Exchange of Ambassadors between US and Sudan

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the announcement of the United States and Sudan on the exchange of ambassadors between them, after more than two decades, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

SPA quoted a ministry statement as saying on Saturday that the appointment of a US ambassador to Khartoum indicates Washington’s appreciation of the important stage that Sudan is currently embarking on, which requires a concerted effort by both countries to build mutually beneficial and fruitful relations.

The resumption of diplomatic ties between the US and Sudan will be vital to supporting the transitional government in Sudan that was formed on August 21, it stated.

It will also contribute to building solid bridges of understanding and will be an important step forward to restore the vitality and strength of bilateral ties, including by removing Sudan from the state-sponsor of terrorism list, and lifting all economic sanctions against it. This step will also facilitate the rebuilding of an institutions-driven state and assist Sudan as it recovers from the recent crisis, the statement added.

Bahrain also welcomed the announcement on the exchange of ambassadors.

It described it as a positive and important step that reflects willingness by both sides in improving their relations.

A statement by Bahrain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that this step is a valued support to Sudan's transitional government and backed its efforts to enhance security and stability.

It regarded the move as the beginning of the removal of Sudan from the list of countries that sponsor terrorism and the reconsideration of all the economic sanctions imposed on it, which will contribute to the achievement of the aspirations of the Sudanese people for development, progress and prosperity.



GCC Sec-Gen Condemns Israeli Minister's Storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque as Blatant Violation

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi
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GCC Sec-Gen Condemns Israeli Minister's Storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque as Blatant Violation

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi stressed that the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by an Israeli minister and several extremist settlers constitutes a blatant violation of Islamic sanctities and reflects the occupation forces’ intent to continue destabilizing security and stability in the Palestinian territories, SPA reported.
Albudaiwi pointed out that these repeated incursions by settlers and Israeli officials into the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque represent a serious breach of international law and the existing historical and legal status quo of Jerusalem and its sanctities.
He highlighted that this act is a clear and blatant violation of the sanctity of Al-Aqsa Mosque, a provocation to the sentiments of Muslims, and an escalation that exacerbates tensions in the region, pushing the situation into a continuous cycle of violence.