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Palestinians Praise Saudi Monthly Financial Support

Saudi Ambassador to Jordan and Non-resident Ambassador to Palestine Naif Al-Sudairi hands the financial aid to Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa on Sunday. (SPA)
Saudi Ambassador to Jordan and Non-resident Ambassador to Palestine Naif Al-Sudairi hands the financial aid to Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa on Sunday. (SPA)
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Palestinians Praise Saudi Monthly Financial Support

Saudi Ambassador to Jordan and Non-resident Ambassador to Palestine Naif Al-Sudairi hands the financial aid to Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa on Sunday. (SPA)
Saudi Ambassador to Jordan and Non-resident Ambassador to Palestine Naif Al-Sudairi hands the financial aid to Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa on Sunday. (SPA)

Palestinian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Bassem al-Agha praised the monthly financial support offered by Saudi Arabia to Palestine in an effort to tackle the humanitarian situation in Gaza and its surrounding areas.

In remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat, the ambassador said the support will go to the Palestinian Authority budget that will back Gaza, the West Bank and Jerusalem.

He also hailed the Kingdom’s position, adding that it will likely take more steps in the future as the Palestinians have grown accustomed to the support accorded to them by Saudi Arabia.

This support dates back to the founder King Abdulaziz and to the present under the reign of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Agha added.

Moreover, he noted the formation of the international coalition to implement the two-state solution, which was launched by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in New York on Thursday.

The coalition is a result of Saudi efforts to garner international support for the establishment of a Palestinian state, stressed the ambassador.

Saudi Ambassador to Jordan and Non-resident Ambassador to Palestine Naif Al-Sudairi handed the financial aid on Sunday to Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa, reported the Saudi Press Agency.

Saudi Arabia had made the announcement about the monthly financial support the same day, saying it was a continuation of the backing offered by King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed to the Palestinian people.

Mustafa praised the Kingdom, stressing that the latest assistance underscores the intense efforts carried out by King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed with the international community to reach a ceasefire in Gaza, protect civilians and ensure the delivery of more humanitarian aid.

He also noted the Kingdom’s keenness on reaching a fair and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict that allows the Palestinian people to obtain all of their legitimate rights and establish her own independent state with east Jerusalem as its capital.

The Palestinian cause remains a central priority to Saudi Arabia, he stated.

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Saudi Arabia Welcomes Hosting US-Ukraine Meeting Next Week

Saudi Crown Prince receiving Ukrainian President in June (SPA)
Saudi Crown Prince receiving Ukrainian President in June (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Welcomes Hosting US-Ukraine Meeting Next Week

Saudi Crown Prince receiving Ukrainian President in June (SPA)
Saudi Crown Prince receiving Ukrainian President in June (SPA)

Saudi Arabia welcomed on Friday plans to host a scheduled meeting between the US and Ukraine in Jeddah next week.

In a statement, the Foreign Ministry reaffirmed the kingdom’s commitment to efforts aimed at achieving a lasting peace to end the Ukraine crisis. It said Riyadh has pursued these efforts over the past three years by hosting several meetings on the issue.

US President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steven Witkoff, said on Thursday he would hold talks with a Ukrainian delegation on a framework for a peace deal to end the war, adding that a meeting with Ukrainian officials was planned in Saudi Arabia next week.

Later on Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced plans to visit Saudi Arabia on Monday. He said a team of Ukrainian negotiators would remain in the kingdom to work with US partners after his departure from Riyadh.

US news website Axios reported on Thursday that senior US and Ukrainian officials are set to meet in Saudi Arabia next Wednesday to discuss efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war.

The report, citing two sources familiar with the matter, said Witkoff and Secretary of State Marco Rubio were expected to attend the talks.

Asharq Al-Awsat spoke with researchers from Saudi Arabia and the US about the implications of these announcements, particularly in light of recent developments between Washington and Kyiv.

Experts highlighted how Saudi Arabia’s success in mediating and facilitating talks between the US and Russia has created an opportunity for another mediation effort between Washington and Kyiv.

Brian Katulis, vice president for policy at the Middle East Institute in Washington, told Asharq Al-Awsat that Saudi Arabia has previously hosted talks between Sudanese factions due to Sudan’s direct impact on its interests.

He noted that Riyadh’s role in facilitating discussions between the United States and Russia over the Ukraine war reflects its growing position as a mediator.

By bringing together opposing sides, including those engaged in direct or indirect conflicts, Saudi Arabia has strengthened its influence on the global stage.

Zelenskiy’s visit to Saudi Arabia appears to be a strategic move to regain diplomatic momentum following the suspension of US aid and to leverage Riyadh’s influence in facilitating peace talks, said Hisham Al-Ghannam, a fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and head of the National Security Program at Naif University for Security Sciences.

Speaking to Asharq Al-Awsat, Al-Ghannam described Zelenskiy’s decision as a significant diplomatic step amid rising tensions and shifting global dynamics in the Russia-Ukraine war.

He noted that the visit comes after a turbulent period in US-Ukraine relations, particularly following last week’s heated exchange between Trump and Zelenskiy in the Oval Office, which led Washington to suspend military aid and intelligence-sharing with Kyiv.

“All roads lead to Riyadh” is more than just a phrase, said Saudi international relations researcher Salman Al-Ansari.

Speaking to Asharq Al-Awsat, he stressed that Saudi Arabia's diplomatic efforts are serious and genuine in contributing to global security.

He added that the international community’s trust in Riyadh is the result of its consistent and strategic engagement on the world stage.