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Foreign Ministry: Saudi Arabia Evacuates 1,687 Persons of 58 Nationalities from Sudan

Saudi Arabia continues efforts to evacuate its citizens, as well as foreign nationals, from Sudan conflict - SPA
Saudi Arabia continues efforts to evacuate its citizens, as well as foreign nationals, from Sudan conflict - SPA
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Foreign Ministry: Saudi Arabia Evacuates 1,687 Persons of 58 Nationalities from Sudan

Saudi Arabia continues efforts to evacuate its citizens, as well as foreign nationals, from Sudan conflict - SPA
Saudi Arabia continues efforts to evacuate its citizens, as well as foreign nationals, from Sudan conflict - SPA

A third ship carrying a new batch of evacuees from Sudan arrived in Jeddah early on Wednesday as the Saudi government continues efforts to lift its citizens, as well as foreign nationals, from the conflict zone in Sudan.

The Foreign Ministry revealed in a statement that the ship transported 1,687 people of 58 nationalities from Port Sudan.

Saudi Arabia has received several rounds of evacuees by air and sea since Saturday, including foreign diplomats and officials.

Several nationals of brotherly and friendly States hailed the Kingdom's role in their evacuation from Sudan, state news agency SPA reported.

British Consul-General Cecille El Beleidi in Jeddah expressed thanks to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz for the Saudi government's role in the evacuation of British nationals from Sudan.

For his part, the US Consul General in Jeddah, Faris Asad, praised the Kingdom's humanitarian efforts in various fields and its keenness to support friendly nations. He also thanked all institutions in the Kingdom for their warm hospitality and efforts in facilitating US nationals' procedures from their departure until their arrival at Saudi territory.

Also, Abdul Razzaq Al-Manfi, the Libyan Consul in Jeddah, commended the Kingdom's significant contributions and the enormous efforts made by all government departments to offer the Libyans every possible assistance.

For her part, Maya Hadi, the Deputy Consul of Iraq, lauded the efforts of the government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince, emphasizing that the Kingdom of always provides support and assistance for all people worldwide.

Several nationals on board the naval frigate also thanked and appreciated the Saudi government and all staff in the relevant sectors for harnessing all resources and facilities from the time the ship departed from Port Sudan until it arrived in Jeddah.

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Saudi Arabia Calls for Halting Violations Committed Against Palestinians

Head of the Human Rights Section at the Saudi Arabia Mission to the United Nations in Geneva Asya Baakdah. Photo: Saudi Mission
Head of the Human Rights Section at the Saudi Arabia Mission to the United Nations in Geneva Asya Baakdah. Photo: Saudi Mission
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Saudi Arabia Calls for Halting Violations Committed Against Palestinians

Head of the Human Rights Section at the Saudi Arabia Mission to the United Nations in Geneva Asya Baakdah. Photo: Saudi Mission
Head of the Human Rights Section at the Saudi Arabia Mission to the United Nations in Geneva Asya Baakdah. Photo: Saudi Mission

Saudi Arabia has denounced all violations committed against the Palestinian people, with the killing of tens of thousands of civilians, predominantly women and children, in the Gaza Strip.

Head of the Human Rights Section at the Saudi Mission to the United Nations in Geneva Asya Baakdah, delivered on Wednesday the Kingdom’s statement during a meeting of the UN Human Rights Council, reiterating Saudi Arabia's firm rejection of the tragic situation and stressing the urgent need to put an end to it.

Baakdah highlighted the Kingdom’s hosting of the Joint Arab Islamic Extraordinary Summit, which adopted resolutions showing the unified will of Arab and Islamic nations.

She underscored the summit’s plea for an end to bloodshed, unrestricted access to humanitarian aid, and the fulfillment of the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people to reclaim their occupied territories and establish their independent state.

The diplomat said the Kingdom lauded the UN General Assembly resolution adopted on May 10, backing the eligibility of the Palestinian state for full membership in the United Nations.

Baakdah emphasized Saudi Arabia’s appreciation for actions taken by Norway, Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, and Armenia in acknowledging the Palestinian state, while urging other nations to follow suit with bilateral recognition.

Recognizing the collective duty to actively support the realization of an independent Palestinian state, Saudi Arabia -- in collaboration with its partners in the Ministerial Committee appointed by the Joint Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit on Gaza Strip developments, as well as Norway and the European Union -- initiated a global alliance to push for the implementation of a two-state solution. The Kingdom calls upon all parties to join the initiative.