Saudi Arabia to Support Sudan ‘Until It Overcomes Exceptional Circumstances’

Saudi Arabia to Support Sudan ‘Until It Overcomes Exceptional Circumstances’
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Saudi Arabia to Support Sudan ‘Until It Overcomes Exceptional Circumstances’

Saudi Arabia to Support Sudan ‘Until It Overcomes Exceptional Circumstances’

Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its support for Sudan and pledged to continue its efforts to help the North African nation until it overcomes the “exceptional circumstances” it is going through.

Speaking on the occasion of Saudi Arabia marking three centuries since its founding, Saudi Ambassador to Sudan Ali bin Hassan Jaafar reiterated that the Kingdom and Sudan share many positive factors and a common history.

Jaafar pledged that his country would continue to stand by Sudan in all situations and times.

“We renew and affirm that the Kingdom will always remain by Sudan’s side, in all situations and times,” said Jaafar, adding that Saudi Arabia will support Sudan’s endeavors to overcome exceptional circumstances.

Saudi Arabia had played an important role in reviving the ongoing political process in Sudan to get out of the political crisis.

On June 6, 2022, Jaafar hosted a significant meeting at his residence.

He succeeded in bringing Sudanese civilian and military figures together after a long stalemate that continued since the army assumed power and dissolved the civilian government on October 25, 2021.

US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Pee, who was visiting Khartoum at the time, participated in that pivotal meeting.

Moreover, the meeting paved the way for the formation of what became known as the “international quartet,” which included the ambassadors of Saudi Arabia, the US, the UK, and the UAE.

The four ambassadors played a major role in getting the Sudanese military and civilian parties to sign a “framework agreement” on December 5, 2022.

The agreement requires forming a civilian government and the military returning to their barracks.

Jaafar considered Saudi Arabia’s celebrations of the anniversary of its founding day an important station for generations to stand upon, and an occasion to renew the pledge to the wise leadership of the Kingdom.

He added that the day offers a great chance to find pride in the history and achievements of Saudis.



Saudi Arabia Demands End to Israeli Violations in the Region 

Palestinians look at the damage of a house destroyed by an Israeli strike in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, Monday, June 16, 2025. (AP)
Palestinians look at the damage of a house destroyed by an Israeli strike in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, Monday, June 16, 2025. (AP)
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Saudi Arabia Demands End to Israeli Violations in the Region 

Palestinians look at the damage of a house destroyed by an Israeli strike in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, Monday, June 16, 2025. (AP)
Palestinians look at the damage of a house destroyed by an Israeli strike in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, Monday, June 16, 2025. (AP)

Saudi Arabia condemned the ongoing violations committed by Israel, including forced displacement, unlawful annexation, settlement expansion, and repeated assaults on unarmed civilians, which it described as “blatant breaches of all principles of international law.”

Permanent Representative to the United Nations and international organizations in Geneva Ambassador Abdulmohsen bin Khothaila delivered the remarks before the UN Human Rights Council on Tuesday. The council was meeting for a session on the human rights situation in Palestine and other occupied Arab territories.

Khothaila stressed the “Kingdom’s firm position that a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian cause cannot be achieved without ending the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories and establishing an independent Palestinian state along the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital, in line with international resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative.”

“The Kingdom calls on the international community to assume its moral and legal responsibilities to halt the escalating Israeli crimes and violations in the region,” he added.

He urged “support for international efforts aimed at an immediate cessation of military escalation that threatens the security of civilians, as well as regional and international stability and peace.”