ISLAMABAD:
Saudi Arabia’s Embassy in Pakistan announced the evacuation of 91 people, including Pakistanis, from Sudan on Sunday.
According to a statement from the embassy, the operation was carried out by the Royal Saudi Naval Forces with the support of various branches of the armed forces on the directives of the Kingdom’s leadership.
“We are pleased to announce the safe arrival of the citizens of the Kingdom who were evacuated from the Republic of Sudan as well as several nationals of brotherly and friendly countries, including diplomats and international officials,” it said.
Sixty-six people from brotherly and friendly countries including Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Tunisia, Pakistan, India, Bulgaria, Bangladesh, the Philippines, Canada, and Burkina Faso have been evacuated.
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It added that the Kingdom worked to provide all the necessary needs of foreign nationals in preparation for their departure to their respective countries
Bilawal thanks KSA
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari expressed profound gratitude for Saudi Arabia’s assistance in evacuating Pakistani nationals from Sudan in a telephonic conversation with his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan.
Both ministers agreed that the two countries will closely coordinate to further facilitate evacuations from Sudan.
FM Bilawal also conveyed Eid greetings to Prince Faisal bin Farhan and wished him good health and happiness as well progress and prosperity to the brotherly people of Saudi Arabia.
The two sides also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest.
Bilawal expressed confidence that the resumption of the Kingdom’s diplomatic relations with Iran will lead to regional peace and prosperity.
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