Saudi Vice FM Receives US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Other Diplomats

Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji received US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Michael Ratney. (SPA)
Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji received US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Michael Ratney. (SPA)
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Saudi Vice FM Receives US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Other Diplomats

Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji received US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Michael Ratney. (SPA)
Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji received US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Michael Ratney. (SPA)

Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Eng. Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji received in Riyadh the US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Michael Ratney, with whom he reviewed relations between the two countries, ways to boost ties, and regional and international developments, the Saudi Press Agency said on Sunday.
El-Khereiji also met separately with the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Saudi Arabia Oraz Charyyev, with whom he discussed relations and means to bolster them, as well as topics of common interest.
He also held talks with Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Chen Weiqing, who bid farewell upon the conclusion of his term in the Kingdom.
El-Khereiji commended Weiqing's efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and wished him the best in his future endeavors.



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.