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 Written Message from President of South Africa

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
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Saudi Crown Prince Receives Written Message from President of South Africa

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received on Monday a written message from South African President Cyril Ramaphosa concerning relations between their countries.

Undersecretary of Ministry of Foreign Affairs for International Multilateral Affairs and General Supervisor of the Public Diplomacy Deputyship Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Rassi accepted the message on behalf of Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah.

Al-Rassi accepted the message during a meeting with special envoy for the president of South Africa Gwen Ramokgopa.

They discussed ways to bolster and expand relations between Saudi Arabia and South Africa in various sectors. They also tackled issues of mutual interest.