OIC to Hold Emergency Meeting on Sudan

Members of security forces affiliated with the Sudanese Army man a position by their vehicle in the Jabra neighborhood of Khartoum, on May 1, 2023, as clashes continue in war-torn Sudan. (AFP)
Members of security forces affiliated with the Sudanese Army man a position by their vehicle in the Jabra neighborhood of Khartoum, on May 1, 2023, as clashes continue in war-torn Sudan. (AFP)
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OIC to Hold Emergency Meeting on Sudan

Members of security forces affiliated with the Sudanese Army man a position by their vehicle in the Jabra neighborhood of Khartoum, on May 1, 2023, as clashes continue in war-torn Sudan. (AFP)
Members of security forces affiliated with the Sudanese Army man a position by their vehicle in the Jabra neighborhood of Khartoum, on May 1, 2023, as clashes continue in war-torn Sudan. (AFP)

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation will hold an emergency meeting on Wednesday to address the developments in Sudan.

The meeting will be held at the request of Saudi Arabia, the current president of the OIC summit.

The meeting will be held at the OIC’s headquarters in the Saudi coastal city of Jeddah.

OIC Secretary General Hissein Brahim Taha said the emergency meeting reflects the interest of member countries in the developments in Sudan and their keenness on its stability and security.

He reiterated his call for a permanent ceasefire in Sudan and need for dialogue to safeguard security, protect the people and resume the political process.



Saudi Defense Minister Meets with Yemeni Prime Minister

The Saudi Minister of Defense has met with Yemen’s Prime Minister in Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Defense has met with Yemen’s Prime Minister in Riyadh. SPA
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Saudi Defense Minister Meets with Yemeni Prime Minister

The Saudi Minister of Defense has met with Yemen’s Prime Minister in Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Defense has met with Yemen’s Prime Minister in Riyadh. SPA

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz has met with Yemen’s Prime Minister Salem Saleh bin Braik in Riyadh.
At the outset of the meeting, Prince Khalid conveyed greetings and congratulations from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to the Yemeni prime minister on his appointment, and their wishes for security, stability and prosperity for the Yemeni people.
The prime minister sent his greetings and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince.
The two officials reviewed fraternal ties between their nations, discussed ways to strengthen relations, and addressed recent developments in Yemen and the region.
Prince Khalid affirmed the Kingdom’s continued support for the Yemeni government in meeting the economic and development aspirations of the Yemeni people.