Top KSrelief official represents Saudi Arabia at Geneva talks

Saudi Arabia is fully prepared to share its experiences regarding humanitarian and relief issues, said a Saudi official. (SPA)
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Updated 21 October 2021
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Top KSrelief official represents Saudi Arabia at Geneva talks

GENEVA: King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center Assistant Supervisor General for Planning and Development Aqeel Al-Ghamdi said Saudi Arabia is fully prepared to share its experiences regarding humanitarian and relief issues with the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. 
Al-Ghamdi represented the Kingdom at a meeting of donor countries of the UN OCHA held in Geneva on Wednesday in order to develop and support humanitarian efforts.

At the meeting, a report from the Multilateral Organization Performance Assessment Network, known as MOPAN, on the performance of the UN OCHA was also discussed. 
Al-Ghamdi thanked MOPAN for preparing the report as Saudi Arabia viewed it as a positive step to support the office and address the challenges facing the implementation of humanitarian initiatives.


Saudi Arabia condemns mosque bombing in Pakistan which left dozens dead

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Saudi Arabia condemns mosque bombing in Pakistan which left dozens dead

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Friday strongly condemned a terrorist bombing that targeted a mosque in Islamabad, leaving several people dead and injured, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

A suicide bomber targeted a Shiite mosque on the outskirts of the Pakistan capital during Friday prayers, killing 31 people and wounding at least 169 others, officials said.

In a statement, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs denounced the attack and reiterated the Kingdom’s firm stance against targeting places of worship, terrorising civilians and shedding innocent blood.

The ministry affirmed Saudi Arabia’s solidarity with Pakistan in confronting all forms of violence, extremism and terrorism.

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