World Bank President Praises Saudi Arabia for Helping Evacuate its Staff from Khartoum

World Bank President David Malpass holds a news conference during the 2023 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund in Washington, US, April 13, 2023. (Reuters)
World Bank President David Malpass holds a news conference during the 2023 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund in Washington, US, April 13, 2023. (Reuters)
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World Bank President Praises Saudi Arabia for Helping Evacuate its Staff from Khartoum

World Bank President David Malpass holds a news conference during the 2023 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund in Washington, US, April 13, 2023. (Reuters)
World Bank President David Malpass holds a news conference during the 2023 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund in Washington, US, April 13, 2023. (Reuters)

World Bank Group President David Malpass expressed on Tuesday his gratitude and appreciation to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz for the Kingdom’s contribution and support in evacuating the World Bank staff from Sudan to Saudi Arabia.

‎In a letter sent to King Salman, he said: “We express our gratitude and appreciation for the generous support provided by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to our staff in Sudan.”

“Saudi Arabia’s swift action and unwavering support have been truly remarkable,” he added.

He also expressed appreciation for the Kingdom’s embassy and its staff in Khartoum for caring for the World Bank staff and their dependents, which, he said, is greatly appreciated in this time of great need.



Saudi Crown Prince Receives Phone Call from Italian Prime Minister

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
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Saudi Crown Prince Receives Phone Call from Italian Prime Minister

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received a phone call from the Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, the Saudi Press Agency said on Sunday.
During their conversation, they discussed the latest developments and exchanged perspectives on various regional and international issues, as well as the ongoing efforts to promote security and stability.