Deputy Foreign Minister discusses support for Palestine with UNRWA Commissioner
His Excellency the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Engineer Waleed bin Abdulkarim Al-Khuraiji, received today at the Ministry's headquarters in Riyadh, the Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), Mr. Philippe Lazzarini. This meeting comes at a critical time, as the occupied Palestinian territories, and the Gaza Strip in particular, are facing unprecedented humanitarian challenges that require concerted international and regional efforts.
During the meeting, a comprehensive review of the latest developments in the field and humanitarian situation in Palestine was conducted. The two sides discussed the ongoing efforts to support the Palestinian people under the current circumstances. The meeting also addressed ways to enhance cooperation between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and UNRWA, ensuring the continued flow of relief aid and essential services to refugees and alleviating their worsening humanitarian suffering.
The importance of the Saudi role in supporting UNRWA
These discussions are of particular importance given the pivotal role Saudi Arabia has historically played as a major supporter of the Palestinian cause and UNRWA. This visit underscores the Kingdom's unwavering commitment to supporting Palestinian rights and standing alongside effective international organizations to ensure the sustainability of their relief operations, especially in light of the financial crises and political pressures facing the agency. This makes Saudi support a cornerstone of humanitarian stability in the region.
Strengthening diplomatic relations with Thailand
In other news, and as part of the Ministry's diplomatic activities, His Excellency the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Engineer Waleed Al-Khuraiji, received the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the Kingdom, Mr. Darm Boontham, at the Ministry's headquarters in Riyadh today. This meeting was held on the occasion of the end of Ambassador Boontham's tenure as his country's ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
His Excellency Al-Khuraiji commended the Thai Ambassador for his commendable and tangible efforts during his tenure, which effectively contributed to strengthening and enhancing bilateral relations between the two friendly countries in various fields. His Excellency expressed his best wishes to the Ambassador for continued success in his future endeavors, emphasizing the deep ties that bind Riyadh and Bangkok and the Kingdom's commitment to further developing these relations in a way that serves the interests of both nations.
