Saudi Arabia calls for restraint in Pakistan–Afghanistan border tensions, condemns attack on civilians in Sudan

(SPA)

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.