JEDDAH: Irish Ambassador Tony Cotter, on the occasion of Ireland’s National Day celebration on Tuesday in Jeddah, expressed his country’s keenness to be part of Vision 2030. Irish expatriates, joined by Saudi and other guests, participated in the celebration at the Crowne Plaza hotel.
Cotter said Ireland and the Kingdom have a long-standing relationship, with trade increasing significantly in recent years, and currently at more than €1.5 billion ($1.6 billion).
He said more than 2,500 Saudi students are studying in Irish universities. “We are very proud to have these Saudi students studying in Ireland,” he said.
“Vision 2030 is a very ambitious program of development that the government is actively implementing. I wish the government every success. Ireland is very much available and willing to support it any way we can.”
Ireland offers cooperation with Vision 2030
Ireland offers cooperation with Vision 2030
Saudi Arabia condemns militant attack on Pakistani police
- Five Pakistani police personnel were killed on Tuesday when their van was ambushed in a bombing and shooting attack claimed by the militant Pakistani Taliban
RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday has condemned an attack that targeted Pakistani police in the country's northwest, killing five personnel.
Five Pakistani police personnel were killed on Tuesday when their van was ambushed in a bombing and shooting attack claimed by the militant Pakistani Taliban.
“The Kingdom reiterates its total rejection of all terrorist and extremist acts and its condemnation of attempts to undermine the security and stability of Pakistan and it’s brotherly people,” a statement by the foreign ministry said.
The ministry also expressed the kingdom’s “sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and to the government and people of Pakistan in this painful loss.”
#بيان | تعرب وزارة الخارجية عن إدانة المملكة العربية السعودية للهجوم الذي استهدف أفراد من الشرطة الباكستانية بمنطقة كاراك التابعة لإقليم خيبر بختونخوا في جمهورية باكستان الإسلامية الشقيقة. pic.twitter.com/yyJys3BpzV
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