8th Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Poland to Deliver Aid to Ukrainians

The plane is carrying 78 tons of relief supplies. SPA
The plane is carrying 78 tons of relief supplies. SPA
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8th Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Poland to Deliver Aid to Ukrainians

The plane is carrying 78 tons of relief supplies. SPA
The plane is carrying 78 tons of relief supplies. SPA

The eighth Saudi relief aircraft operated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) landed on Tuesday at the Polish Rzeszow Airport, near the Ukrainian border.

The aircraft will cross the Polish border into Ukraine as part of the Kingdom's ongoing efforts to offer humanitarian assistance to the Ukrainian people.

The plane is carrying 78 tons of relief supplies, including electric generators and appliances.

This humanitarian aid is testament to Saudi Arabia's historical commitment to assisting people facing adversities and crises across the globe.



Australian Deputy PM Stresses Importance of Partnership with Saudi Arabia

Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Richard Marles attends the annual Australia-UK Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN) meeting at Lancaster House in London, Britain, 16 December 2024. EPA
Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Richard Marles attends the annual Australia-UK Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN) meeting at Lancaster House in London, Britain, 16 December 2024. EPA
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Australian Deputy PM Stresses Importance of Partnership with Saudi Arabia

Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Richard Marles attends the annual Australia-UK Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN) meeting at Lancaster House in London, Britain, 16 December 2024. EPA
Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Richard Marles attends the annual Australia-UK Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN) meeting at Lancaster House in London, Britain, 16 December 2024. EPA

Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Richard Marles stressed the strong relations between Saudi Arabia and Australia, noting that the Kingdom stands as Australia's second-largest trading partner in the Middle East.

In a statement issued by his office, Marles indicated that his visit to the Kingdom and the UAE seeks to enhance collaborative efforts within the G20 and other multilateral institutions and aims to emphasize the unwavering commitment to a rules-based international order.

The statement further emphasized that the Kingdom is a crucial partner for Australia and that the visit presents an opportunity to broaden economic ties and explore avenues for deeper cooperation with regional leaders.

Marles said that this visit underscores Australia's commitment to fortifying economic and diplomatic ties with the Kingdom, recognizing its crucial role as a partner in addressing shared global challenges.

Marles met with Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz in Riyadh on Wednesday.