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French Ambassador Hails Strategic Partnership with Saudi Arabia

Prince Fahd bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Tabuk Region, receives French Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Francois Gouyette. SPA
Prince Fahd bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Tabuk Region, receives French Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Francois Gouyette. SPA
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French Ambassador Hails Strategic Partnership with Saudi Arabia

Prince Fahd bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Tabuk Region, receives French Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Francois Gouyette. SPA
Prince Fahd bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Tabuk Region, receives French Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Francois Gouyette. SPA

French Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Francois Gouyette has said bilateral ties between Paris and Riyadh were “at their best”, asserting that France is a strategic partner to the kingdom.

Following his meeting with Governor of Tabuk Region Prince Fahd bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Gouyette told the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) Monday that France as a strategic partner seeks to develop fraternal ties via scientific, cultural and commercial exchange.

As part of his mission, he discussed cooperation means with the Kingdom as partners in many fields, mainly on huge projects such as Amala, NEOM, Qiddiya, and the Red Sea Project.

Gouyette hailed the historic stature of Tabuk, saying he visited the University of Tabuk and was briefed on the 16 faculties that host more than 25,000 students who are the country's future.

As part of its quest to strengthen ties, France celebrated the 50th anniversary of late King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud’s visit to Paris, he said.

It also marked the first anniversary of the visit of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman who has introduced a new phase of joint cooperation.

Gouyette commended the Kingdom’s vital and pioneering role in achieving stability in the world politically and economically referring to the Kingdom’s preparations to host the 15th annual G20 Leaders' Summit on Nov 21-22 2020.

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Albudaiwi Stresses GCC Commitment to Combating All Forms of Human Trafficking

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi
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Albudaiwi Stresses GCC Commitment to Combating All Forms of Human Trafficking

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassim Albudaiwi stressed that the Governmental Forum to Combat Human Trafficking in the Middle East has received regional and international acclaim for the efforts of GCC countries.

He noted that since its inception, the forum has contributed to shaping a unified GCC vision to address human trafficking, tailored to the region’s unique economic and geographic characteristics, as well as the evolving challenges of this crime, particularly with the use of modern technologies and transnational organized crime networks, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.

Albudaiwi made his remarks during his speech at the opening of the sixth Governmental Forum to Combat Human Trafficking in the Middle East for 2025, held in Kuwait. The forum was attended by Minister of Justice of Kuwait Counselor Nasser Al-Sumait, along with several ministers and senior representatives from member states, as well as delegates from the GCC Secretariat, the Arab League, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and the US Department of State.

Albudaiwi highlighted the adoption of national laws that criminalize human trafficking and establish clear mechanisms for victim protection and offender prosecution. These efforts include the formation of national committees and agencies, establishment of shelters, hotlines, and national referral systems for potential victims, as well as specialized training for security and judicial personnel.

He also cited regulatory reforms in labor markets through updated labor legislation and expanded regional and international cooperation with organizations such as UNODC, the International Organization for Migration, and the International Labor Organization to implement joint preventive and awareness programs.

Albudaiwi concluded and called for united efforts among countries to address shared challenges, enhance coordination, and sustain collective action, mainly in combating transnational crimes and protecting vulnerable groups such as women, children, and migrants.

He reaffirmed the GCC's steadfast and ongoing commitment to combating human trafficking in all its forms, advancing legislative and regulatory frameworks, and enhancing regional and international cooperation to ensure victim protection, offender accountability, and the promotion of justice and human rights.