Saudi Arabia expresses its condolences to Sudan following collapse of gold mine
Basant Ahmed
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to Sudan and to the families of those killed in the gold mine collapse in the Howaid area.
The Ministry affirmed - according to what was reported by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) - the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's solidarity and support for the Sudanese government and its brotherly people in this affliction, wishing a speedy recovery for the injured ones.
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