Saudi Arabia launches food aid project in River Nile State

July 15, 2025 (PEN) - The Minister of Social Affairs in River Nile State, Dr. Tahani Mirghani, praised the continuous humanitarian support provided by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, especially in times of crises and disasters, stressing that this support embodies the spirit of human solidarity in its most beautiful form.

The minister's remarks came during the launch of a project to distribute 1,000 food baskets to the state's most needy groups, implemented by the World Assembly of Muslim Youth. She commended the various development initiatives undertaken by the organization, noting its positive impact on the health, education, and youth sectors, in addition to its effective role in relief efforts.

For his part, the Director of the Symposium's Office in Sudan, Dr. Mohammed Al-Haber, explained that the food basket program focuses on supporting the poorest and most needy areas, including refugee and displacement areas. He noted that the difficult humanitarian conditions in some states require expanding the scope of relief programs in the coming period.

This project is part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's efforts, through its humanitarian and development institutions, to support the Sudanese people amid the current situation and alleviate the suffering of those affected by conflict and food insecurity.