Third Saudi Plane Carrying Medical Aid Arrives in Tunisia

A third plane carrying medical supplies to help combat the spread of the coronavirus arrived in Tunisia on Thursday on an air bridge set up by Saudi Arabia (SPA)
A third plane carrying medical supplies to help combat the spread of the coronavirus arrived in Tunisia on Thursday on an air bridge set up by Saudi Arabia (SPA)
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Third Saudi Plane Carrying Medical Aid Arrives in Tunisia

A third plane carrying medical supplies to help combat the spread of the coronavirus arrived in Tunisia on Thursday on an air bridge set up by Saudi Arabia (SPA)
A third plane carrying medical supplies to help combat the spread of the coronavirus arrived in Tunisia on Thursday on an air bridge set up by Saudi Arabia (SPA)

Following the directives of King Salman, a third Saudi plane carrying medical supplies to help combat the coronavirus arrived in Tunisia on Thursday.

Orders to send medical assistance to the North African state were issued after a request for aid by Tunisian President Kais Saied during a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

The aid, which included medical machines, care and treatment devices, and protective equipment, was flown by a team from the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief).

Saudi Ambassador to Tunisia Abdul Aziz bin Ali Al-Saqr, Tunisian Minister of Defense Brahim Bartagi, Minister of Health Dr. Fawzi Al-Mahdi, and the president’s chief of staff Nadia Akacha, were on hand when the plane reached the tarmac.

Bartagi said that the Kingdom sent high-precision equipment and advanced technology, which would improve the capability of public hospitals to receive patients, adding that the Kingdom “generously offered to send a large number of medical and treatment devices, vaccines and other necessary materials.”

Nissaf Ben Alya, a spokeswoman for the Tunisian health ministry, praised the assistance provided by the Kingdom to support Tunisia in this critical situation to confront the spread of the virus, adding that the Saudi leadership responded quickly and intervened rapidly with the ongoing health crisis.

She said that the Saudi medical aid had begun to make its way to public hospitals across the country.

In other news, Saudi Arabia also sent aid to help combat the spread of the coronavirus in Kyrgyzstan.

The KSrelief has dispatched a $500,000 medical aid package to support Kyrgyzstan in its fight against the COVID-19 outbreak.

King Salman instructed KSrelief to support the country, and Saudi Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Ibrahim bin Radi Al-Radi delivered the aid.



Gulf Foreign Ministers Discuss Unifying Stance on Regional, International Issues

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Foreign Ministers after their meeting in Kuwait (KUNA)
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Foreign Ministers after their meeting in Kuwait (KUNA)
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Gulf Foreign Ministers Discuss Unifying Stance on Regional, International Issues

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Foreign Ministers after their meeting in Kuwait (KUNA)
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Foreign Ministers after their meeting in Kuwait (KUNA)

Gulf foreign ministers met on Thursday to discuss key regional and international issues, including the Palestinian conflict and ongoing violations in Palestinian territories.

They called for an immediate ceasefire and a fair, lasting solution to the conflict. The ministers also reviewed security developments in Lebanon and other regional matters.

The discussions aim to prepare a unified stance for the 45th Gulf Cooperation Council summit in Kuwait next Sunday, where it will be presented to the leaders.

Led by Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Al-Yahya, the foreign ministers met to discuss boosting Gulf cooperation across various areas. They aimed to build on past efforts and continue advancing progress in different sectors.

GCC leaders will gather on Sunday to discuss key regional and international issues and strengthen Gulf cooperation.

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah attended the 162nd preparatory meeting for the summit in Kuwait on Thursday.

The meeting focused on the Gulf's shared progress and ways to improve it, as well as the latest developments in Gaza and Lebanon. Ministers called for an immediate ceasefire and a fair, lasting solution to the Palestinian cause.

The meeting also reviewed reports on the implementation of decisions from the 44th GCC summit and discussed strategic relations with other countries and global groups.

The Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Negotiations at the GCC, Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Owaishiq, stated that the upcoming GCC summit will address key regional issues, in addition to military, security, and economic matters that impact Gulf citizens.

Thursday’s meeting was chaired by Al-Yahya, with heads of delegations from GCC member states in attendance, along with GCC Secretary-General Jassim Al-Budaiwi.