German FM thanks Saudi Arabia for Sudan evacuations

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Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan receives his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock in Jeddah on Monday. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan receives his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock in Jeddah on Monday. (SPA)
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Updated 15 May 2023
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German FM thanks Saudi Arabia for Sudan evacuations

  • Prince Faisal and Baerbock reviewed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen and develop them to serve common interests

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock in Jeddah on Monday.

During the meeting, Baerbock expressed her country’s appreciation for Saudi evacuations of German nationals from Sudan, noting the high efficiency of the Saudi authorities and the success of the operations.

Prince Faisal and Baerbock also reviewed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen and develop them to serve common interests.

They discussed bilateral coordination on many regional and international issues, especially in the fields of economics, politics, and security.

They also held an official session of talks during which they discussed the importance of exerting all efforts to achieve common visions.

Ways to enhance the efforts of the two countries in laying the foundations for peace in the region and the world in order to achieve international peace and security were also discussed.


Eritrean president tours Saudi port operations in Jeddah

Updated 13 December 2025
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Eritrean president tours Saudi port operations in Jeddah

  • Afwerki received a presentation on the Red Sea Gateway Terminal, a national company specializing in maritime transport and logistics

JEDDAH: Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki visited Jeddah Islamic Port on Saturday, where he was welcomed by Saudi Ports Authority President Suliman Al-Mazroua.

During the visit, Afwerki received a presentation on the Red Sea Gateway Terminal, a national company specializing in maritime transport and logistics, highlighting its key operations and advanced technological systems.

He toured the company’s facilities and was briefed on the latest technologies and efficiency measures that enhance capacity and competitiveness of Saudi ports, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The visit reinforces the Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening regional and international cooperation in maritime transport and logistics, supporting its ports as strategic hubs for global trade in line with Vision 2030.

Later on Saturday, the Eritrean president departed Jeddah. He was seen off at King Abdulaziz International Airport by Makkah Deputy Gov. Prince Saud bin Mishaal and other senior officials.

On Wednesday, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Afwerki in Riyadh. They reviewed bilateral relations, prospects for cooperation across various fields, and other issues of mutual interest.