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.



Saudi Justice Minister Discusses Cooperation with Eurojust President

Saudi Minister of Justice Walid Al-Samaani and Eurojust President Michael Schmid meet in The Hague. SPA
Saudi Minister of Justice Walid Al-Samaani and Eurojust President Michael Schmid meet in The Hague. SPA
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Saudi Justice Minister Discusses Cooperation with Eurojust President

Saudi Minister of Justice Walid Al-Samaani and Eurojust President Michael Schmid meet in The Hague. SPA
Saudi Minister of Justice Walid Al-Samaani and Eurojust President Michael Schmid meet in The Hague. SPA

Saudi Minister of Justice Walid Al-Samaani has visited the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust) in The Hague.

During his visit on Tuesday, he was received by Eurojust President Michael Schmid, with whom he discussed ways to enhance cooperation in the judicial and legal fields in a manner that promotes justice and human rights.

Al-Samaani highlighted the key developments in the Kingdom’s judicial sector, supported by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, within the framework of the Saudi Vision 2030.

He pointed out that the right to litigate is guaranteed to both citizens and residents of the Kingdom, with all judicial guarantees provided, ensuring equal treatment for all parties and fairness in disputes.

He also highlighted the key reforms in the judicial sector that have reinforced the principles of transparency and public access, including recording court sessions with audio and video, publishing judicial rulings, launching electronic litigation services, and activating the preventive justice system.