Saudi Arabia Reiterates Support to Sudanese Agreement

King Salman chairs a cabinet meeting. (SPA)
King Salman chairs a cabinet meeting. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Reiterates Support to Sudanese Agreement

King Salman chairs a cabinet meeting. (SPA)
King Salman chairs a cabinet meeting. (SPA)

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday the Kingdom's welcoming of the agreement in Sudan that saw the reinstatement of Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and continuation of the transitional period.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held virtually amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

The cabinet stressed that the Kingdom always supports all moves that should help achieve peace and safeguard security, stability and development in Sudan.

The ministers were briefed on the telephone call between King Salman and Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmad al-Jaber Al Sabah.

They were also briefed on the various contacts and meetings between Saudi officials and their counterparts from around the world throughout the week that were aimed at bolstering bilateral relations and expanding cooperation.

The cabinet reviewed the recommendations of the 18th round of the joint defense council of the Gulf Cooperation Council. It welcomed the inauguration of the headquarters of the Unified Military Command in Riyadh on Monday, saying it will help boost joint defense work that will in turn bolster the security and stability of the region.

Acting Media Minister Dr. Majed al-Qasabi said the government reviewed the Gulf-American meetings on Iran. Chaired by Saudi Arabia, the meetings stressed the need for joint work to help achieve stability and security in the region. It condemned Iran's hostile policies and stressed support to international efforts aimed at preventing it from acquiring nuclear weapons.



UAE Interior Ministry: Extensive Search Underway for Missing Moldovan Man

UAE flag flies over a boat at Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates May 22, 2015. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah/File Photo
UAE flag flies over a boat at Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates May 22, 2015. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah/File Photo
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UAE Interior Ministry: Extensive Search Underway for Missing Moldovan Man

UAE flag flies over a boat at Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates May 22, 2015. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah/File Photo
UAE flag flies over a boat at Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates May 22, 2015. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah/File Photo

The UAE Ministry of Interior said on Saturday that it "received a report from the family of a Moldovan national named Zvi Kogan, stating that he had been missing and out of contact since last Thursday”.
The ministry confirmed that "relevant authorities began extensive search and investigation operations immediately upon receiving the report”, the UAE’s official news agency WAM reported Sunday.
The ministry also urged the public to obtain accurate information from official sources and not get misled by “malicious” rumors.
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs is "closely following the case of the missing Moldovan citizen Zvi Kogan, maintaining communication with his family, and providing all necessary support”, it added..
Majed Al Mansouri, Director of the Foreign Nationals Affairs Department at the ministry, affirmed that the Ministry is closely monitoring the case and is in close contact with his family to provide them with all means of necessary support.
He also highlighted that the Ministry is in continuous contact with the Embassy of Moldova in Abu Dhabi in this regard.