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Saudi Energy Minister, German State Secretary Discuss Climate Action, Clean Energy

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Saudi Energy Minister, German State Secretary Discuss Climate Action, Clean Energy

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA

Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met Wednesday in Riyadh with State Secretary and Special Envoy for International Climate Action at the Federal Foreign Office of Germany Jennifer Lee Morgan.
During the meeting, the two ministers discussed topics of mutual interest in the field of climate action and explored prospects of cooperation in the areas of clean energy and clean technologies, aiming to strengthen bilateral relations and achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and the outcomes of its Conferences of Parties, SPa reported.
The two sides also reviewed Saudi Arabia’s efforts in renewable energy, clean energy technologies, clean hydrogen, energy efficiency, and emission management within the Kingdom's endeavors to lead the energy transition through local and regional initiatives, including the Saudi Green Initiative and the Middle East Green Initiative.

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Riyadh, Washington Bolster Strategic Space Partnership

US and Saudi national flags fly over a main road in Riyadh in 2017. (AFP file photo)
US and Saudi national flags fly over a main road in Riyadh in 2017. (AFP file photo)
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Riyadh, Washington Bolster Strategic Space Partnership

US and Saudi national flags fly over a main road in Riyadh in 2017. (AFP file photo)
US and Saudi national flags fly over a main road in Riyadh in 2017. (AFP file photo)

The Saudi Space Agency said that Saudi Arabia and the United States signed on Tuesday a strategic cooperation agreement focused on the exploration and peaceful utilization of outer space.
The agreement aims to enhance US-Saudi cooperation in the field of space and scientific exploration, increase joint investment in various commercial activities.

“The space sector in the Kingdom receives significant interest, support, and empowerment from the wise leadership, recognizing it as the next trillion-dollar economy and a sector that stimulates innovation and inspires generations," the Agency said in a statement.

"Through its ambitious Saudi Vision 2030, the Kingdom aims to strengthen its position in the world of space and the industry of its technologies,” it stated.
The agreement outlines areas of joint work between the two parties, which include space and earth sciences, aeronautics, space missions, education, and many other areas of mutual interest.
Commenting on this step, the Chairman of the Saudi Space Agency, Abdullah Alswaha, stated that “the agreement represents a turning point in the Kingdom’s journey towards building a strong and prosperous space sector."
The CEO of the Saudi Space Agency, Dr. Mohammed Altamimi, underscored the significance of this strategic partnership in identifying areas of mutual interest and fostering collaborative endeavors.