First two Saudi relief planes depart to bring aid for Afghan people

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An initial 1,647 food baskets and 192 shelter bags weighing 65 tons and 746 kilograms are on board the two Saudi aircraft bringing aid to the Afghan people. (SPA)
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An initial 1,647 food baskets and 192 shelter bags weighing 65 tons and 746 kilograms are on board the two Saudi aircraft bringing aid to the Afghan people. (SPA)
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An initial 1,647 food baskets and 192 shelter bags weighing 65 tons and 746 kilograms are on board the two Saudi aircraft bringing aid to the Afghan people. (SPA)
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An initial 1,647 food baskets and 192 shelter bags weighing 65 tons and 746 kilograms are on board the two Saudi aircraft bringing aid to the Afghan people. (SPA)
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An initial 1,647 food baskets and 192 shelter bags weighing 65 tons and 746 kilograms are on board the two Saudi aircraft bringing aid to the Afghan people. (SPA)
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An initial 1,647 food baskets and 192 shelter bags weighing 65 tons and 746 kilograms are on board the two Saudi aircraft bringing aid to the Afghan people. (SPA)
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An initial 1,647 food baskets and 192 shelter bags weighing 65 tons and 746 kilograms are on board the two Saudi aircraft bringing aid to the Afghan people. (SPA)
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An initial 1,647 food baskets and 192 shelter bags weighing 65 tons and 746 kilograms are on board the two Saudi aircraft bringing aid to the Afghan people. (SPA)
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Updated 16 December 2021
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First two Saudi relief planes depart to bring aid for Afghan people

  • Air bridge being operated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center

RIYADH: Two relief planes representing the first of Saudi Arabia’s air bridge in support of the Afghan people departed today, operated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief).

On board the two aircraft were 1,647 food baskets and 192 shelter bags weighing 65 tons and 746 kilograms.


Saudi foreign minister discusses regional situation in calls with counterparts

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Saudi foreign minister discusses regional situation in calls with counterparts

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held separate telephone conversations on Tuesday with the foreign ministers of Bahrain, Pakistan and Russia to discuss the latest regional developments and diplomatic efforts to promote stability, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

During a call with Bahrain’s Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, the two officials reviewed the latest developments in the region and exchanged views on issues of mutual interest.

Prince Faisal also spoke with Pakistan’s Muhammad Ishaq Dar. During their conversation, the two discussed developments in the region and stressed the importance of continued coordination and diplomatic efforts to promote peace and stability in the region and beyond.

In a separate call, the Saudi minister held talks with Russia’s Sergei Lavrov. The two ministers discussed regional developments and efforts aimed at enhancing international peace and security.