Saudi says resumption of international flights depends on coronavirus spread.

Saudi Arabia's Minister of Health Dr Tawfiq Al Rabiah said on Thursday that the resumption of suspended international flights is subject to continuous assessment on the basis of the extent of the spread of coronavirus pandemic.

"Accordingly, an appropriate decision will be taken based on the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia, and Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman," he said.The minister was speaking in an interview with the Al Ekhbariya channel.

He said that Saudi authorities are concerned with the safety of everyone amid the coronavirus crisis.

"As long as there are still cases of coronavirus infection, precautions have to be taken to ensure the health and safety of all," he added.

Saudi Arabia temporarily suspended all international flight services on March 15 as part of a package of measures designed to curb the spread of Covid-19.

As reported by Saudi Gazette, earlier this month, Saudi Arabian Airlines provided guidelines for travel to 25 countries.

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