Saudi Arabia, UAE back Sudanese military council moves

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CAIRO: Saudi Arabia said Saturday it backed steps announced by Sudan’s transitional military council and announced an aid package to Sudan that includes wheat, petroleum products, and medicine, Saudi state news agency (SPA) said.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE), too, welcomed the new head of Sudan’s transitional military council, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan Abdelrahman, state news agency (WAM) said.

“UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed to communicate with Sudan’s transitional military council to explore the prospects of accelerating aid for the brotherly people of Sudan,” said WAM.