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The Government of the Republic of the Sudan condemns in the strongest terms the targeting of Abha Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

In a statement issued today by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the government affirmed its categorical rejection of attacks that threaten the security of the Kingdom, the safety of civilians and civilian installations, and undermine security and stability in the region.

OnePress publishes the text of the statement as follows:

Republic of the Sudan

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

Office of the Spokesperson and Department of Public Information

Press release

The Government of the Republic of the Sudan condemns in the strongest terms the targeting of Abha Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It reiterates its categorical rejection of attacks that threaten the security of the Kingdom, the safety of civilians and civilian installations, and undermine security and stability in the region.

The Government of the Sudan affirms its full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its support for the measures it is taking to protect its security, sovereignty and territorial integrity, in accordance with international law.

The Government of the Sudan calls on the international community to take a firm stand against these attacks, to act to stop them, to protect civilians and to ensure the safety of air navigation.

The security of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is an integral part of the security of the Sudan and the region. The Government of the Sudan reiterates its firm position rejecting any aggression that affects the security and stability of the Kingdom.

Issued on Thursday, October 8, 2019

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