The Saudi Foreign Minister discusses regional issues with his Ethiopian counterpart
As part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing diplomatic efforts to strengthen its regional and international partnerships, His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, the Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs , received His Excellency Dr. Gedion Timotheos, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh today.
Details of the Saudi-Ethiopian talks
The meeting included a comprehensive review of the strong bilateral relations between the two friendly countries, with both sides discussing ways to enhance cooperation in various political, economic, and security fields. The talks also addressed the latest developments in the region and issues of common interest, emphasizing the importance of intensifying bilateral coordination in international forums to serve the interests of both countries and promote international peace and security.
The strategic importance of relations between Riyadh and Addis Ababa
This visit is of particular importance given the strategic weight of both Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia. As a leading regional and global power, the Kingdom places great importance on the stability of the Horn of Africa, of which Ethiopia is a key gateway. This meeting comes at a critical juncture, as the region faces numerous geopolitical challenges, making coordination between Riyadh and Addis Ababa essential to ensuring the security of the Red Sea and protecting shipping lanes, as well as to promoting stability in East Africa.
Dimensions of cooperation and history of relations
Historically, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia share long-standing and deep-rooted relations, with the Kingdom being one of Ethiopia's largest economic partners in the region. Saudi diplomacy, in line with the Kingdom's Vision 2030, seeks to build effective bridges of communication with African nations to enhance investment and development opportunities. This meeting is seen as part of the Kingdom's strategy to address regional problems and support peaceful solutions to conflicts, as the Kingdom plays a pivotal role in supporting development and stability efforts across the African continent.
High-level diplomatic presence
The high-level diplomatic presence at the meeting reflected the extent of the Saudi leadership’s interest in this file, as the reception was attended by His Excellency the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Engineer Waleed bin Abdulkarim Al-Khuraiji, and His Excellency the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs, Ambassador Dr. Saud Al-Sati, which confirms the seriousness of the discussions and the depth of the files that were discussed between the two sides.
