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Saudi Arabia Offers Condolences to Iraq over Ferry Sinking

Iraqi rescuers search for survivors over the site where an overloaded ferry sank in the Tigris river near Mosul in Iraq, March, 21, 2019. (Reuters)
Iraqi rescuers search for survivors over the site where an overloaded ferry sank in the Tigris river near Mosul in Iraq, March, 21, 2019. (Reuters)
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Saudi Arabia Offers Condolences to Iraq over Ferry Sinking

Iraqi rescuers search for survivors over the site where an overloaded ferry sank in the Tigris river near Mosul in Iraq, March, 21, 2019. (Reuters)
Iraqi rescuers search for survivors over the site where an overloaded ferry sank in the Tigris river near Mosul in Iraq, March, 21, 2019. (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia offered on Friday its condolence to Iraq over the ferry sinking in Mosul.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz sent a cable of condolences to Iraqi President Barham Salih, expressing the sympathies of the Saudi, people and government over the tragedy.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, sent a similar cable to Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi.

At least 79 people died Thursday when an overloaded ferry carrying families on an outing sank in the Tigris river in Mosul in northern Iraq.

Most of the casualties on the ferry were women and children who could not swim, said the head of Mosul’s Civil Defense Authority Husam Khalil.

He said the ferry had been loaded to several times its capacity. “It can normally carry 50 people. There were 250 on board before the incident,” he said.

Abdul Mahdi ordered an inquiry into the accident and said on Twitter that those responsible would be held accountable.

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attack on Islamabad Mosque

File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT
File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attack on Islamabad Mosque

File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT
File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom’s strong condemnation of the terrorist bombing that targeted a mosque on Friday in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries.

The ministry reaffirmed the Kingdom’s firm rejection of attacks on places of worship, the intimidation of innocent civilians, and the shedding of innocent blood, stressing Saudi Arabia’s solidarity with Pakistan against all forms of violence, extremism, and terrorism.

It also extended condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, as well as to the government and people of Pakistan, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.

A suicide blast at a mosque in Pakistan's capital Islamabad killed at least 31 people and wounded scores more during Friday prayers.

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MWL Denounces Mosque Bombing in Pakistan’s Capital

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The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
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MWL Denounces Mosque Bombing in Pakistan’s Capital

The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
The Muslim World League (MWL) logo

The Muslim World League (MWL) condemned the terrorist bombing that targeted a mosque in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, the Saudi Press Agency said Saturday.

In a statement, MWL Secretary-General and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Mohammed Al-Issa denounced the attack as a grave crime that violates all religious and humanitarian values, stressing the sanctity of human life and places of worship.

He reaffirmed the MWL’s rejection of violence and terrorism in all forms and expressed full solidarity with Pakistan in safeguarding its security and stability. Al-Issa also offered condolences to the victims’ families and the Pakistani people, praying for mercy for the deceased and a swift recovery for the injured.

A suicide blast at a mosque in Pakistan's capital Islamabad killed at least 31 people and wounded scores more during Friday prayers.

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Arab, Slovenia FMs Discuss Gaza Peace Efforts

The foreign ministers meet in Ljubljana on Friday. (SPA)
The foreign ministers meet in Ljubljana on Friday. (SPA)
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Arab, Slovenia FMs Discuss Gaza Peace Efforts

The foreign ministers meet in Ljubljana on Friday. (SPA)
The foreign ministers meet in Ljubljana on Friday. (SPA)

The foreign minister of several Arab countries and Slovenia met in Ljubljana on Friday to discuss efforts to boost regional and international security and stability, with focus on the Gaza Strip.

The meeting was attended by Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi, Egyptian FM Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Bahraini FM Abdullatif Al-Zayani, and Qatari FM Sultan Al Muraikhi and Slovenian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon.

The FMs stressed the need to respect and fully implement the Gaza ceasefire agreement. They discussed the need to deliver sufficient and sustainable humanitarian aid to the enclave.

They tackled efforts to ensure the success of the peace plan launched by US President Donald Trump, and progress towards the establishment of an independent and sovereign Palestinian state within the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, based on the two-state solution.

The ministers discussed the situation in the occupied West Bank, stressing the need to halt illegal unilateral Israeli measures there and Israeli violations against Islamic and Christian holy sites in occupied Jerusalem, which are deepening tensions and undermining all de-escalation efforts.

The ministers commended Slovenia's support for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people and its recognition of the State of Palestine based on the two-state solution.

The talks also addressed developments in the region, ways to reduce tensions through negotiation and dialogue, and efforts to resolve the Russian-Ukrainian crisis.