Saudi Arabia, Senegal Stress Need to Bolster Joint Work

Crown Prince Mohamme bin Salman and President Macky Sall meet in Jeddah. (SPA)
Crown Prince Mohamme bin Salman and President Macky Sall meet in Jeddah. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia, Senegal Stress Need to Bolster Joint Work

Crown Prince Mohamme bin Salman and President Macky Sall meet in Jeddah. (SPA)
Crown Prince Mohamme bin Salman and President Macky Sall meet in Jeddah. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia and Senegal stressed their determination to bolster cooperation in all political issues in an effort to come up with joint stances that safeguard their security and stability.

The Kingdom and Senegal issued a statement on Tuesday capping Senegalese President Macky Sall's visit to Saudi Arabia last month.

The joint statement underscored the importance of maintaining coordination and consultations between Saudi Arabia and Senegal over various developments with the aim of achieving security and stability for their countries, region, Africa and the world.

They underlined the need to cooperate seriously and effectively over Iran's nuclear and missile programs to help ensure regional and international security and stability.

Senegal expressed its solidarity with Saudi Arabia and support to all measures it takes to protect its national security, stressing its rejection of any attack on Saudi territory.

Sall had held official talks during his visit with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense.

They tackled bilateral relations between their countries and the importance of joint work and strengthening their ties towards new and promising horizons.

The joint statement urged the international community to take the necessary efforts to make the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen join UN-sponsored political consultations with the aim of reaching a permanent political solution.

Senegal hailed the Saudi call to hold an international donor conference to support the Yemeni economy.

The two sides stressed the need to reach a comprehensive settlement to the Palestinian-Israel conflict based on the two-state solution, relevant international resolutions and 2002 Arab peace initiative.



Saudi Arabia’s Relief Campaign Continues to Provide Aid in Palestine, Syria

Trucks near Jordan’s Jaber Border Crossing en route to the Syrian capital as part of the air and land relief bridges (SPA)
Trucks near Jordan’s Jaber Border Crossing en route to the Syrian capital as part of the air and land relief bridges (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia’s Relief Campaign Continues to Provide Aid in Palestine, Syria

Trucks near Jordan’s Jaber Border Crossing en route to the Syrian capital as part of the air and land relief bridges (SPA)
Trucks near Jordan’s Jaber Border Crossing en route to the Syrian capital as part of the air and land relief bridges (SPA)

The Saudi Popular Campaign to aid the Palestinian people in Gaza has reached a significant milestone, with donations surpassing SAR714 million (over $190 million) from more than 2.1 million contributors, according to official figures.

Since the outbreak of the war in Gaza on October 7, 2023, Saudi Arabia has dispatched 58 relief aircraft loaded with humanitarian supplies, coordinated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) and the Ministry of Defense. The planes have carried shelter materials, food baskets, and medical equipment, all bound for Palestinian civilians in Gaza.

Launched in November 2023 under the directive of King Salman bin Abdulaziz, the campaign has collected both financial and in-kind donations. Contributions include ambulances, medical supplies, food, baby formula, and dates. The initiative began with a generous personal donation of SAR50 million (more than $13 million) from King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

As of March, the total weight of Saudi aid to Gaza via air and sea exceeded 7,188 tons, transported through 58 planes and 8 ships. The aid included shelter items, food and medical supplies, 20 ambulances, 30 power generators, 10 water tanks, and 62 logistical units. Air drops alone delivered over 39,200 ready-to-eat meals and 500 sets of parachute-assisted relief items.

KSrelief has implemented 131 projects in Palestine at a value of more than $514 million. These initiatives have focused heavily on food security, agriculture, health, and shelter, in addition to other sectors.

Meanwhile, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to deepen. On Tuesday, the Gaza Ministry of Health reported the death toll from the Israeli offensive has reached 50,810 since October 7, 2023, with over 115,688 wounded. Since Israel resumed its attacks on March 18, following a two-month ceasefire, 1,449 Palestinians have been killed and 3,647 injured.

In Syria, KSrelief has remained a leading contributor through its “Sahem” donation platform, especially in response to the 2023 earthquake that struck both Syria and Türkiye. Donation opportunities include emergency aid, home reconstruction, and medical support—totaling nearly $140 million.