Enhanced cooperation high on agenda as Solomon Islands PM leads delegation in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan receives Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands Manasseh Sogavare. (Twitter/@KSAMOFA)
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Updated 13 June 2023
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Enhanced cooperation high on agenda as Solomon Islands PM leads delegation in Saudi Arabia

  • Solomon Islands delegates took part in meetings, business forums with CEOs and other business people in the Kingdom

RIYADH: A delegation from the Solomon Islands, led by Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare, recently concluded a six-day official visit to Saudi Arabia at the invitation of the Kingdom’s government.

During their trip, from June 5 to 10, the delegates held talks with Saudi ministers, sources said, at which they discussed the relationship between their nations and ways in which it might be developed further in various fields, including energy, tourism, investment, health and education. They also discussed issues of mutual concern, including the effects of climate change.

In addition, delegates took part in meetings and business forums with CEOs and other business people in the Kingdom, during which they highlighted the important role the private sector can play in enhancing economic cooperation between the two countries.

Both sides agreed it is critical that efforts are made to increase the frequency of bilateral visits and joint investment forums, to encourage entrepreneurs to take advantage of the investment opportunities in both countries.

They also stressed a mutual desire to enhance bilateral coordination on issues of mutual interest within international forums and organizations.
 


KSrelief initiates treatment in Jordan for cancer-stricken Gaza girl

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KSrelief initiates treatment in Jordan for cancer-stricken Gaza girl

  • Roza Al-Dreimli was transferred to Jordan through the initiative of KSrelief, amid the Gaza war that has destroyed hospitals 
  • She is currently under assessment and observation at the King Hussein Cancer Center, ahead of treatment

AMMAN: A cancer-stricken Palestinian girl from Gaza is now undergoing clinical observation prior to treatment at a specialist hospital in Jordan, thanks to the Saudi aid agency KSrelief. 

Roza Al-Dreimli was transported to Amman from the Gaza Strip through the initiative of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) as part of Saudi Arabia’s continued commitment to providing life-saving aid and medical care to Palestinians suffering from critical health conditions, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Friday. 

The report said that Roza’s case was prioritized due to the complexity of her condition, as assessments indicated a need for advanced treatment of cancerous cells at the base of the brain. She is now at the King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC). 

"Under the supervision of a medical team specialized in pediatric brain tumors, she is currently undergoing intensive clinical monitoring and precise periodic examinations to assess the tumor’s response to treatment, ensure control of the condition, and prevent any potential neurological or visual complications resulting from the tumor’s location," SPA said.

The family expressed profound gratitude for KSrelief’s swift intervention, noting that the specialized care provided at KHCC has renewed their hope for their daughter’s recovery. 

Such specialized care is currently unavailable in the Gaza Strip because of the destruction of hospitals during 26 months of bombardment by the Israeli military. 

Israel systematically destroyed homes and commercial buildings  and infrastructure in the Palestinian enclave in retaliation to the Oct. 7, 2023, raid by Hamas of Israeli border villages, during which the militant group killed more than 1,200 people  and took 254 hostages.