Saudi FM Holds Talks with High-level Officials on Sidelines of Ukraine Peace Summit

Part of the Saudi FM meetings with officials on the sidelines of the peace summit in Ukraine - SPA
Part of the Saudi FM meetings with officials on the sidelines of the peace summit in Ukraine - SPA
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Saudi FM Holds Talks with High-level Officials on Sidelines of Ukraine Peace Summit

Part of the Saudi FM meetings with officials on the sidelines of the peace summit in Ukraine - SPA
Part of the Saudi FM meetings with officials on the sidelines of the peace summit in Ukraine - SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Saturday with a number of world leaders and officials on the sidelines of the peace summit on Ukraine in Lucerne, Switzerland, including President of the European Council Charles Michel.
The meeting reviewed the historic Saudi-EU relations and discussed ways to enhance them in various fields, as well as the latest regional and international developments of mutual concern.

He also met with Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and discussed means of developing relations between Saudi Arabia and Norway, as well as regional and international developments and efforts to address them.

Prince Faisal also held talks with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and discussed the latest developments in the Ukrainian-Russian crisis, as well as opportunities to enhance bilateral cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Ukraine and ways to support and develop these relations in various fields.

The Saudi FM also reviewed with Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Fuad Hussein the fraternal relations between the two Iraq and the Kingdom and ways to strengthen and develop them.



Saudi Arabia Expresses Concern over Continued Fighting in Sudan

Columns of smoke rise during clashes between the "Rapid Support Forces" and the Sudanese army in Khartoum (Reuters).
Columns of smoke rise during clashes between the "Rapid Support Forces" and the Sudanese army in Khartoum (Reuters).
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Saudi Arabia Expresses Concern over Continued Fighting in Sudan

Columns of smoke rise during clashes between the "Rapid Support Forces" and the Sudanese army in Khartoum (Reuters).
Columns of smoke rise during clashes between the "Rapid Support Forces" and the Sudanese army in Khartoum (Reuters).

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed deep concern over the ongoing conflict in Sudan and the escalating violence against civilians, particularly women and children, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.
Saudi Arabia condemned the recent incidents in eastern Al-Jazirah State, which have led to civilian casualties and injuries, emphasizing that such acts violate international law and undermine the principle of civilian protection.
The Kingdom called on warring parties to adhere to the commitments outlined in the Jeddah Declaration signed on May 11, 2023. It urged the warring parties to agree to a ceasefire, end the conflict, and ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to those in need.
The Kingdom reaffirmed its strong commitment to supporting Sudan’s stability and preserving the unity of its legitimate institutions, sovereignty, and independence. It emphasized that a political solution is the only viable path to resolve the crisis in Sudan.