Saudi Ambassador to Sudan: Leaked video of Rapid Support soldiers is old and does not represent our policy
the republic of Sudan
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Office of the Official Spokesperson and Media Department
Press release
Today, May 4, 2024, Mr. Ambassador Omar Issa, Director General of Arab and Asian Relations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, met with His Excellency Ali bin Hassan Jaafar, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Sudan.
The meeting discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries.
The Saudi ambassador renewed his country's support for Sudan's legitimacy and its concern to preserve its sovereignty and unity and to oppose anything that threatens its security. He affirmed the refusal of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to use its lands in any activity threatening Sudan or any other brotherly country, or to insult Sudanese leaders or any official officials.
Regarding the video that appeared on social media of members of the Rapid Support militia in the Dhahran region in southern Saudi Arabia, the Saudi ambassador said that this video dates back to a period of four months and follows basic training received by participating soldiers. in coalition forces and does not include training in artillery, marches, or medical work. He said relevant authorities had investigated those who filmed and distributed the video and learned that the person who released the video had been arrested. He promised to consult the competent authorities of the Kingdom to resolve the issue.
He expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's gratitude to the leaders and people of Sudan for their support to the Kingdom against everything that threatens its security, stability and safety.
Saturday May 4, 2024
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