RIYADH: Saudi Arabia voiced concern over rising tensions along the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan, and also strongly condemned a separate attack on displaced civilians in El-Fasher, Sudan over the weekend.
According to statements published by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the Kingdom is “following with concern the tensions and clashes taking place along the border areas between Pakistan and Afghanistan.”
Saudi Arabia called on all parties to exercise restraint, avoid escalation, and adopt dialogue and wisdom to ease tensions and preserve the security and stability of the region.
In a separate statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned and denounced “the heinous attack that targeted a shelter for displaced persons in El-Fasher”, reiterating Saudi Arabia’s rejection of violence against civilians and calling for an immediate cessation of the war in Sudan.
The Kingdom stressed the importance of preserving Sudan’s unity and institutions, preventing further suffering among its people, and protecting civilians in accordance with the Jeddah Declaration of Commitment to Protect the Civilians of Sudan, signed on May 11, 2023.
Saudi Arabia calls for restraint in Pakistan–Afghanistan border tensions, condemns attack on civilians in Sudan
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Saudi Arabia calls for restraint in Pakistan–Afghanistan border tensions, condemns attack on civilians in Sudan
Saudi defense chief discusses regional situation with Turkish, Romanian counterparts
RIYADH: Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman had separate phone conversations with his Turkish and Romanian counterparts about the escalating regional crisis.
In his call with Yasar Guler, Turkey’s Minister of National Defense, Prince Khalid said “we reaffirmed our commitment to all measures aimed at protecting our security.”
Prince Khalid wrote: “We condemned the Iranian attacks against our countries, discussed the impact of the regional escalation on security and stability.”
In a separate call, Prince Khalid spoke with his Romanian counterpart Radu Miruta, Minister of National Defense, who condemned the Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom.
“We also discussed regional developments and the threat that the escalation poses to security and stability in the region and the world,” Prince Khalid wrote on social media about his meeting with Miruta.
The US and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28 and Tehran has attacked Gulf nations as well as Israeli and US assets in the region in an escalation that threatens security and economic stability.
Iran has said it is blockading energy shipments across the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for the transfer of oil and gas, prompting a surge in the price of the commodities.
