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Arab Parliament Lauds Saudi Initiative to Provide Vaccines to Poor Countries

Arab Parliament Lauds Saudi Initiative to Provide Vaccines to Poor Countries
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Arab Parliament Lauds Saudi Initiative to Provide Vaccines to Poor Countries

Arab Parliament Lauds Saudi Initiative to Provide Vaccines to Poor Countries

The Arab Parliament hailed Thursday the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for negotiating with companies producing COVID-19 vaccines with an aim to provide them to low-income countries, such as Yemen and African states.

President of the Arab Parliament Adel bin Abdulrahman Al-Asoumi said the Saudi initiative, under the leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, is an extension of the Saudi humanitarian role to support friendly countries impacted by the pandemic.

The Kingdom, "as an active member of the international community, continues to play a humanitarian role by extending aid to countries devastated by wars and natural catastrophes,” he said.

The head of the Arab Parliament also praised the efforts of the Saudi government, led by King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in facing the coronavirus pandemic, and its transparency in announcing the daily infections, in addition to the Saudi sense of responsibility to protect all citizens, including nationals and residents.

He also praised the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) for its role in achieving worldwide peace, ensuring support for affected groups and working to alleviate human sufferings.

A day earlier, Asoumi commended projects implemented by the Kingdom to help refugees, as well as services that KSrelief provides for Yemenis living in camps.

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Oman Warns of Escalation Risk, Qatar Pushes to Revive Talks

Qatar’s Emir receives written message from Iran’s President Pezeshkian. Photo: QNA
Qatar’s Emir receives written message from Iran’s President Pezeshkian. Photo: QNA
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Oman Warns of Escalation Risk, Qatar Pushes to Revive Talks

Qatar’s Emir receives written message from Iran’s President Pezeshkian. Photo: QNA
Qatar’s Emir receives written message from Iran’s President Pezeshkian. Photo: QNA

Oman warned on Wednesday against the growing military escalation between Israel and Iran and stepped up its diplomatic efforts to shield the region from the risk of a broader conflict.

Qatar, also intensifying its mediation, said it was working with regional and international partners to end the Israeli-Iranian confrontation. This came as Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a written message from Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian.

According to the Qatari state news agency, the letter focused on bilateral relations and ways to enhance them.

On Tuesday, Majed Al Ansari, spokesperson for the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs and advisor to the Prime Minister, said Doha was in constant contact with friends and partners in and outside the region to help end the escalating conflict.

“Qatar is engaging all parties to narrow differences and reach a scenario that puts an end to this dangerous escalation,” he said.

Al Ansari added that Qatar was working closely with regional and international actors to revive negotiations and de-escalate tensions to prevent the region from sliding into a potentially devastating war.

He said the Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister had spoken with several international officials in recent days, voicing strong condemnation of Israel’s repeated violations and attacks, which he said undermine efforts to achieve peace.

Al Ansari stressed the urgent need for collective regional and global action to reduce tensions and resolve disputes through diplomacy.

In Muscat, the Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi held talks with his Arab counterparts and key international partners, including EU foreign policy chief and European Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas.

According to Omani sources, the discussions focused on tackling rising regional tensions triggered by Israel’s pre-emptive strikes on Iran and Tehran’s subsequent response, part of a broader crisis that has been intensifying since early Friday.

The talks also addressed the need to align international positions, increase political and legal pressure to halt Israeli attacks, and push for comprehensive negotiations aimed at restoring stability and averting further military escalation.

Al Busaidi urged an immediate end to what he called a “tragic war threatening regional security” and called for heightened diplomatic pressure to revive a political solution.