RIYADH — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) sent Wednesday the first Saudi airlift to the Republic of Tunisia to contribute to combating the spread of COVID-19.

This comes as an implementation of the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman. It also comes in response to the request of the Tunisian President Kais Saied, during his call with Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, deputy prime minister and minister of defense.

This morning, two aircraft took off from King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh to Tunisia, carrying essential medical and preventive supplies and equipment.

This is an affirmation of deep-rooted strong relations that bind the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Tunisia. — SPA