Saudi Arabia Expresses Condolences to South Korea over Deadly Crowd Surge

Rescue teams work at the scene where dozens of people were injured in a stampede during a Halloween festival in Seoul, South Korea, October 30, 2022. REUTERS/Kim Hong-ji
Rescue teams work at the scene where dozens of people were injured in a stampede during a Halloween festival in Seoul, South Korea, October 30, 2022. REUTERS/Kim Hong-ji
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Saudi Arabia Expresses Condolences to South Korea over Deadly Crowd Surge

Rescue teams work at the scene where dozens of people were injured in a stampede during a Halloween festival in Seoul, South Korea, October 30, 2022. REUTERS/Kim Hong-ji
Rescue teams work at the scene where dozens of people were injured in a stampede during a Halloween festival in Seoul, South Korea, October 30, 2022. REUTERS/Kim Hong-ji

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed the Kingdom’s condolences to South Korea following a deadly stampede in Seoul, the Saudi Press Agency reported Sunday.

The Kingdom expressed its sincere condolences to the families and friends of the victims, and to the leadership, government and people of South Korea, it said.

The ministry also wished the injured a speedy recovery, SPA added.



Saudi, German FMs Discuss Efforts to End War in Gaza

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan during his meeting with the German FM. (Saudi foreign ministry)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan during his meeting with the German FM. (Saudi foreign ministry)
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Saudi, German FMs Discuss Efforts to End War in Gaza

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan during his meeting with the German FM. (Saudi foreign ministry)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan during his meeting with the German FM. (Saudi foreign ministry)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan met in Riyadh on Thursday with his German counterpart, Annalena Baerbock, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The ministers discussed ways to promote bilateral relations between the two countries, and bolster joint cooperation on matters of mutual concern.
Exchanging views on the ongoing developments at the international and regional levels, mainly in the Gaza Strip, and the related efforts, were also discussed during the meeting.
Saudi Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany Prince Abdullah bin Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Minister for Political Affairs Ambassador Dr. Saud Al-Sati, and Director of the Western Europe Department Khalid Al-Subaie attended the meeting.