Riyadh, Dec 14, 2020, SPA -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces that the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia welcomes the announcement by the U.S administration regarding the removal of Sudan from the list of state sponsors of terrorism. The Kingdom has long looked forward to this step, and has worked to support Sudan towards that end. This step is considered an important milestone in Sudan's history, and an important factor in supporting its stability and economic recovery for the prosperity of their people, and in reclaiming its vital role in the Arab world and the region and internationally. The Government of the Kingdom values the efforts led by U.S President Donald Trump that led to this achievement. We call upon our allies and friends, financial and international institutions to respond to Sudan's urgent needs, and to begin the process of forgiving their loans. The Kingdom, based on its brotherly and historic ties to Sudan, affirms it will continue to provide all possible means of support to ensure Sudan's security and development, and to achieve prosperity for its brotherly people. --SPA 21:19 LOCAL TIME 18:19 GMT 0022 www.spa.gov.sa/w1467553