RIYADH: Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud inaugurated the Saudi-African Summit in Riyadh on Friday, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
Chairing the meeting, the Crown Prince welcomed the participants on behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, at the first Saudi-African Summit.
He said the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and African countries are keen to boost cooperation in a way that contributes to establishing security and peace in the region and the world.
He strongly condemned the military aggression in Gaza Strip, the targeting of civilians, and the continued violation of international humanitarian law by the Israeli occupying authority.
Crown Prince stressed the need to stop this war and forced displacement, as well as to create conditions for the stability and peace.
Saudi Arabia supports all efforts to achieve security and stability
Prince Mohammed bin Salman went on to say the Kingdom and African states support all efforts to achieve security and stability.
He welcomed the resumption of Jeddah talks, with representatives of the two sides of the crisis in Sudan, and hoped that it will preserve the unity of the Republic of Sudan, and the security of its people and assets.
He noted that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has provided more than $45 billion to assist development and humanitarian projects in 54 African countries. The Saudi Crown Prince said the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) aid has reached more than $450 million in 46 African countries.
He added Saudi Arabia is determined to develop cooperation and partnership with African countries and expand areas of trade and integration.
Prince Mohammed bin Salman said Saudi Arabia is pleased to announce the launch of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Development Initiative in Africa by inaugurating development projects and programs worth over $1 billion in countries of the continent, over ten years.
He pointed out the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was among the first nations to publicly endorse the African Union’s bid for permanent membership in the Group of Twenty (G20).
He said Saudi Arabia supports sustainable development and recognizes every country’s right to utilize their resources and capacities.
