Saudi Crown Prince, Zelenskyy Discuss Ukraine-Russia Crisis

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, receives Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, receives Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince, Zelenskyy Discuss Ukraine-Russia Crisis

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, receives Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, receives Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, stressed on Tuesday the Kingdom’s keenness on supporting all international efforts aimed at resolving the Ukrainian-Russian crisis to restore peace.

Crown Prince Mohammed received Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Riyadh.

He added that Saudi Arabia will continue efforts to ease the impact of the humanitarian crisis caused by the conflict.

Crown Prince Mohammed and Zelenskyy discussed cooperation between their countries and the latest developments in the conflict.

Zelenskyy praised Saudi Arabia’s efforts towards resolving the crisis.

Ukraine continues to “rely on Saudi Arabia's ongoing active support” in pushing forward with what has been described as a “Peace Formula” to end the full-scale invasion, which marked its second anniversary over the weekend, Zelenskyy said in a message on X, formerly Twitter, before he arrived in Riyadh.

Zelenskyy has presented a 10-point peace formula that, among other things, seeks the expulsion of all Russian forces from Ukraine and accountability for war crimes — at a time when the two sides are fighting from largely static positions along a roughly 1,500-kilometer (930-mile) front line. Such ideas are rejected out of hand by Moscow.   

“The second topic is the return of POWs and deportees,” Zelenskyy wrote. “The Kingdom’s leadership has already contributed to the release of our people. I am confident that this meeting will also yield results.”    

He added that economic cooperation also would be discussed in Saudi Arabia.

The Kingdom has previously acted as a mediator in prisoner swaps between Ukraine and Russia.



Saudi Islamic Affairs Ministry to Participate in Conference of Latin American, Caribbean Muslims

Saudi Islamic Affairs Ministry to Participate in Conference of Latin American, Caribbean Muslims
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Saudi Islamic Affairs Ministry to Participate in Conference of Latin American, Caribbean Muslims

Saudi Islamic Affairs Ministry to Participate in Conference of Latin American, Caribbean Muslims

The Islamic Dawah Center in Brazil, in cooperation with the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance, is organizing the 37th International Conference of Latin American and Caribbean Muslims.

This year’s conference, titled "Islamic Education in Latin America and the Caribbean: Its Role in Preserving Identity," will take place November 29 to December 1 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Monday.

The event will feature official delegations, researchers, and specialists from various countries.

The conference will address several key themes, including the significance and status of Islamic education in Islam and the current state of Islamic education in Latin America and the Caribbean.

It will explore strategies for promoting and spreading Islamic education among Muslim minorities, the role of Islamic education in preserving Islamic identity and social cohesion, and the challenges facing Islamic education in Muslim minority communities. It will also discuss solutions to address these challenges in Muslim minority communities.

Saudi Arabia’s participation reflects its leadership and commitment to Islamic work across various fields. It underscores the Kingdom's dedication to serving Islam and Muslims while promoting its values of moderation and balance.

The participation also highlights the Kingdom's ongoing efforts to address the needs of Muslim minority communities, fostering their connection to Islamic principles and values that promote love and harmony.