Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah underscored on Monday the Kingdom’s diplomacy to mediate between nations to resolve crises through peaceful means.
Speaking at the opening of the fourth edition of the Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum in Riyadh, he stressed the Kingdom’s commitment to bolstering dialogue, understanding and rapprochement to achieve sustainable peace.
The developments underway in the region and world underline the pressing need for a united humanity, he added.
The two-day forum is being held by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief).
Prince Faisal said the forum being held in Riyadh reflects the Kingdom’s keenness on bolstering dialogue on humanitarian work and discussing challenges related to it.
Saudi Arabia has throughout its history sought to extend aid to countries and peoples in need across the globe without discrimination, he went on to say.
This stems from its humanitarian values and role that are based on moderation and responsibility towards humanitarian issues, he remarked. Saudi Arabia has become one of the world’s top donor countries.
It has offered over 133 billion dollars in aid to over 172 countries, he revealed, citing work in Yemen and Sudan.
Later, Prince Faisal received New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters for talks on bilateral relations.
They explored means to strengthen and develop cooperation in line with the aspirations of both their nations.
They also discussed regional and international issues of mutual interest.
The meeting was attended by Saudi Ambassador to New Zealand Muhanna Aba Al-Khail.
