Saudi Arabia, Bahrain Welcome Exchange of Ambassadors between US and Sudan

Saudi Arabia, Bahrain Welcome Exchange of Ambassadors between US and Sudan
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Saudi Arabia, Bahrain Welcome Exchange of Ambassadors between US and Sudan

Saudi Arabia, Bahrain Welcome Exchange of Ambassadors between US and Sudan

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the announcement of the United States and Sudan on the exchange of ambassadors between them, after more than two decades, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

SPA quoted a ministry statement as saying on Saturday that the appointment of a US ambassador to Khartoum indicates Washington’s appreciation of the important stage that Sudan is currently embarking on, which requires a concerted effort by both countries to build mutually beneficial and fruitful relations.

The resumption of diplomatic ties between the US and Sudan will be vital to supporting the transitional government in Sudan that was formed on August 21, it stated.

It will also contribute to building solid bridges of understanding and will be an important step forward to restore the vitality and strength of bilateral ties, including by removing Sudan from the state-sponsor of terrorism list, and lifting all economic sanctions against it. This step will also facilitate the rebuilding of an institutions-driven state and assist Sudan as it recovers from the recent crisis, the statement added.

Bahrain also welcomed the announcement on the exchange of ambassadors.

It described it as a positive and important step that reflects willingness by both sides in improving their relations.

A statement by Bahrain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that this step is a valued support to Sudan's transitional government and backed its efforts to enhance security and stability.

It regarded the move as the beginning of the removal of Sudan from the list of countries that sponsor terrorism and the reconsideration of all the economic sanctions imposed on it, which will contribute to the achievement of the aspirations of the Sudanese people for development, progress and prosperity.



Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Calls for Sovereignty over Palestine's West Bank

Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Calls for Sovereignty over Palestine's West Bank
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Calls for Sovereignty over Palestine's West Bank

Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Calls for Sovereignty over Palestine's West Bank

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned the calls of Israeli ministers to apply full sovereignty over the occupied West Bank.

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement saying the Kingdom “condemns and denounces” the statements made by Israeli officials calling for the imposition of sovereignty over the Palestinian territory of the West Bank.

It added saying that such actions violate international legitimacy resolutions, reiterating the Kingdom's firm rejection of any attempts to expand settlements on Palestinian land.

It stressed the importance of holding the Israeli authorities accountable to international resolution.

The Kingdom reaffirmed its full support for the Palestinian people in their pursuit of their legitimate rights, in accordance with international legitimacy resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative, including the establishment of an independent Palestinian state along the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Cabinet ministers in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party called on Wednesday for Israel to annex the Israeli-occupied West Bank before the Knesset recesses at the end of the month.