Saudi, US FMs Discuss Efforts to Consolidate Peace

Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan meets with Blinken in Rome. (SPA)
Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan meets with Blinken in Rome. (SPA)
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Saudi, US FMs Discuss Efforts to Consolidate Peace

Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan meets with Blinken in Rome. (SPA)
Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan meets with Blinken in Rome. (SPA)

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks on Sunday with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the strategic and historic ties that bind their countries.

Meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Rome, they tackled means to bolster these relations in all fields to and to boost joint coordination.

They also addressed several regional and international issues of interest, including efforts to bolster security and stability in the Middle East and the world.

They tackled joint efforts to combat climate change and protect the environment in order to bolster international sustainable development. Prince Faisal and Blinken reviewed the Saudi Green and Middle East Green initiatives that will help in protecting the planet and achieve international goals to that end.

The officials also reviewed the latest developments in Sudan and exchanged views on Iran’s nuclear program.

While in Rome, Prince Faisal met with African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat. They discussed Saudi Arabia’s ties with the AU and ways of bolstering them in various fields.



Riyadh to Host Second Human Capability Initiative Conference on Sunday

A night view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA file)
A night view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA file)
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Riyadh to Host Second Human Capability Initiative Conference on Sunday

A night view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA file)
A night view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA file)

Under the patronage of Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Human Capability Development Program Committee—a key initiative in achieving the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—the second edition of the Human Capability Initiative Conference will open in Riyadh on Sunday.

The two-day conference, themed "Beyond Readiness," underscores the Kingdom's unwavering commitment to investing in human capital as a cornerstone of national development and future progress, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Saturday.

Organized by the Human Capability Development Program, this premier global platform will bring together more than 300 distinguished speakers, including influential leaders, policymakers, and global experts from academia, the private sector, and non-profit organizations, for over 100 panel discussions.

The second edition will emphasize the vital role of unlocking potential to advance human capabilities through the strategic application of cutting-edge technologies. The goal is to cultivate an educational ecosystem that promotes lifelong learning and empowers individuals and communities to adapt effectively to rapid transformation.

Furthermore, the conference will highlight the importance of embedding values that underpin growth and development, contributing to the formation of interconnected societies capable of addressing both local and global challenges. A key focus will be on forging partnerships and creating opportunities that amplify the role of individuals in devising sustainable solutions for a brighter future.

Building on the success of its first edition, the conference further solidifies the Kingdom's efforts in human capability development and makes a significant contribution to the global discourse on the future of human potential in an era of rapid change.