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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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Egypt and Oman Discuss Red Sea Security, Bilateral Cooperation

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty meets with Oman’s Deputy Prime Minister Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said. (Egypt’s Foreign Affairs Ministry)
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty meets with Oman’s Deputy Prime Minister Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said. (Egypt’s Foreign Affairs Ministry)
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Egypt and Oman Discuss Red Sea Security, Bilateral Cooperation

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty meets with Oman’s Deputy Prime Minister Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said. (Egypt’s Foreign Affairs Ministry)
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty meets with Oman’s Deputy Prime Minister Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said. (Egypt’s Foreign Affairs Ministry)

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed escalating security tensions in the Red Sea during a visit to Oman on Monday, stressing the importance of maritime safety, freedom of international trade, and the direct link to the security of Red Sea littoral states.

Abdelatty highlighted the economic impact of the tensions on Egypt, particularly the decline in Suez Canal revenues, which fell from $9.4 billion in 2022–2023 to $7.2 billion in 2023–2024 due to the Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait.

The attacks, carried out in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, have forced global shipping companies to reroute vessels through the Cape of Good Hope.

During his meeting with Oman’s Deputy Prime Minister Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, Abdelatty expressed Egypt’s appreciation for the sultanate’s leadership and its stabilizing regional role.

According to a statement by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry, he emphasized the need for Arab cooperation to address the region’s unprecedented instability, underscoring Egypt’s commitment to working closely with Oman to promote security and stability.

Abdelatty also met with his Omani counterpart Badr Al-Busaidi to discuss bilateral ties and regional issues. They reviewed existing cooperation frameworks and explored ways to boost relations, especially in trade, investments, and logistics.

The Egyptian official highlighted his country’s economic reform program and its efforts to attract foreign investment by improving the business climate and offering incentives.

The ministers discussed bolstering cooperation between the Suez Canal Economic Zone and Oman’s Special Economic Zone at Duqm, as well as strengthening maritime links between key ports, such as Duqm, Salalah, Alexandria, and Ain Sokhna. Such initiatives aim to boost trade and deepen collaboration in logistics and maritime transport, leveraging both nations’ strategic geographic locations.

Regional topics, including developments in Syria, Gaza, Yemen, Libya, Lebanon, and the Horn of Africa, were also addressed. The ministers expressed concern over the impact of Red Sea tensions on littoral states and shared a commitment to finding comprehensive political solutions for these crises.