Saudi FM Reiterates Importance of Confronting Food Security Challenges

Prince Faisal received at his residence in Paris the US Assistant Secretary of State for Middle Eastern Affairs Yael Lambert (SPA)
Prince Faisal received at his residence in Paris the US Assistant Secretary of State for Middle Eastern Affairs Yael Lambert (SPA)
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Saudi FM Reiterates Importance of Confronting Food Security Challenges

Prince Faisal received at his residence in Paris the US Assistant Secretary of State for Middle Eastern Affairs Yael Lambert (SPA)
Prince Faisal received at his residence in Paris the US Assistant Secretary of State for Middle Eastern Affairs Yael Lambert (SPA)

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah stressed the importance of collective international approach to confront the threats facing the world and affecting food security.

Farhan pointed out that Saudi Arabia will confront these challenges comprehensively and continuously.

The FM chaired the Kingdom's delegation participating in the fourth edition of the Paris Peace Forum on redefining the main principles of international cooperation in a post-Covid-19 pandemic world.

Prince Faisal bin Farhan participated in the "Alliance for Multilateralism" session. He addressed some of the threats facing the world and affecting food security, such as the coronavirus pandemic, climate change, conflicts, and instability.

He stressed that these issues require a collective approach from the international community and partners.

He also stressed that strengthening multilateral action is essential to provide effective and sustainable solutions to everyday challenges, noting the Kingdom's aim to confront these challenges comprehensively and continuously.

Later, Prince Faisal received at his residence in Paris the US Assistant Secretary of State for Middle Eastern Affairs Yael Lambert to review strategic ties between both countries.

During the meeting, they reviewed historical relations between Saudi Arabia and the US and ways to enhance them in all areas of cooperation and joint coordination.

They discussed regional and international issues of common interest, strengthening security and stability in the Middle East, and making efforts to lay the foundations for peace a top priority.

The Saudi FM later discussed with German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas ways to boost the bilateral relations between the two countries and the latest developments in the regional and international arenas.



Saudi Arabia Provides $30 Million in Support of Palestine

Saudi flag - File Photo/AAWSAT
Saudi flag - File Photo/AAWSAT
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Saudi Arabia Provides $30 Million in Support of Palestine

Saudi flag - File Photo/AAWSAT
Saudi flag - File Photo/AAWSAT

Palestinian Minister of Finance Omar Al-Bitar received a financial installment from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia amounting to $30 million as part of the Kingdom’s continued support for the State of Palestine for 2025.

The installment was delivered at the Saudi Embassy in Amman on Thursday during a meeting between Al-Bitar and acting Chargé d’Affaires at the Saudi Embassy in Jordan Mohammed bin Hassan Mounis, SPA reported.

Al-Bitar praised the Kingdom’s ongoing financial and political support, highlighting the significance of this contribution in alleviating the severe financial crisis faced by Palestine amid recent Israeli policies.

He also expressed deep appreciation for the Kingdom’s longstanding and unwavering stance in support of Palestine and its people, as well as its support for their legitimate rights and the establishment of their independent state.

He conveyed the greetings of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for their enduring political, economic, and humanitarian support.

Mounis noted that this installment reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to supporting the Palestinian government and enabling it to meet its financial obligations, highlighting the importance of this aid in enhancing the resilience of the Palestinian people and alleviating their economic and humanitarian hardships.

He also noted that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has provided some $5.3 billion in recent years in humanitarian, relief, and development aid as part of its broader support for the State of Palestine, reaffirming the Kingdom’s steadfast commitment to upholding the rights of the Palestinian people.