al-Sudani receives Iraqi citizens released by the Saudi side.
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Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani received on Wednesday the Iraqi citizens recently released by Saudi authorities, following high-level coordination between the Iraqi government and the Saudi side. His Excellency welcomed the released citizens upon their return to the homeland with the official government delegation on a private plane. He affirmed that the government will undertake to care for their affairs and monitor their conditions until they stabilize. His Excellency commended the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's stance and initiative, and expressed his appreciation for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who issued a royal pardon following the bilateral meeting they held during the recent emergency Arab and Islamic summit in Doha. Mr. Al-Sudani emphasized that the issue of the detained Iraqis was closely monitored by the government, the National Intelligence Service, and the embassy and consulate in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He praised the efforts of the official delegation, headed by the Director of the Prime Minister's Office, in resolving this issue. He emphasized the importance of Iraqi travelers adhering to the customs and privacy of each country to avoid any legal complications. For their part, the families of those released expressed their gratitude and appreciation for the government's efforts and the Prime Minister's diligent follow-up of the detainees' cases and their effective contribution to their swift release.

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