National Day 2020 Ambassadors commend Saudi Arabia

I would like to commend the efforts of the Kingdom in handling the pandemic, particularly the benevolent gesture of King Salman in providing free medical treatment to expatriates, including Pakistanis suffering from COVID-19.

Raja Ali Ejaz

Pakistani Ambassador

Saudi

Arabia has shown strong leadership in dealing with COVID-19, as president of the G20, and by contributing to a new vaccine against COVID-19. It has also demonstrated strong leadership by reducing the number of pilgrims last year. Ole Emil Moesby

Let me congratulate Saudi

Arabia for its successful presidency of the G20, a work carried out under very challenging conditions due to the pandemic. I would like to extend our warm gratitude to all the brave health workers who saved many lives and provided care.

Niclas Trouvé

The decision taken by the authorities to limit access to the holy sites for Hajj and Umrah to a very small number of people has been difficult, but a necessary one to prevent the spread of COVID-19. I salute the courage of the authorities for having taken such a measure.

Saudi

Arabia’s progress is exemplified in its leadership of the G20. Throughout its presidency year, Saudi Arabia has convened leaders of the world’s most prosperous nations to address global problems— like the health and financial consequences of COVID.

John Abizaid

I would like to mention the frontline health care workers who worked so hard to keep people safe during this COVID-19 pandemic. I would also like to mention all the officials and the staff who helped keep pilgrims safe during this year’s limited Hajj.