Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Attacks on Iraq’s Kurdistan Region

Saudi Arabia and Sudan have established a joint coordination council to deepen their bilateral ties and create an institutional framework for cooperation. The agreement was signed in Riyadh by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Sudanese counterpart, Mohieddin Salem Ahmed Ibrahim.

The new council is intended to serve as a platform for developing relations and advancing cooperation between the two nations. Following the signing, the ministers co-chaired a session of the bilateral Political Consultation and Follow-Up Committee. They reviewed existing relations, explored avenues for expanding cooperation in various fields, and discussed regional developments.

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Salem described Saudi-Sudanese relations as "strategic" and expressed confidence that the new council would yield tangible results. He highlighted Red Sea security as a top priority for both countries. The Sudanese minister also praised Saudi Arabia's support since the conflict began, attributing it to the Rapid Support Forces and mercenaries. He pointed to Riyadh's hosting of the Jeddah talks as evidence of the Kingdom's commitment to Sudan.

Salem indicated that Khartoum's foreign policy would evolve, with the coordination council potentially ushering in comprehensive strategic cooperation. He also expressed hope for consensus among Sudanese civilian forces to resolve the crisis, urging unity around national priorities and inclusive dialogue free from agendas that could undermine national unity.

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