The Saudi Foreign Minister meets his Beninese counterpart in Riyadh to discuss cooperation
His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, the Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs , received at the Ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh today His Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Benin, Ouchlejoun Adjadi Bakary, in an important diplomatic meeting that reflects the depth of the growing relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and African countries.
Details of the Saudi-Beninese talks
The meeting included a comprehensive review of bilateral relations between the two friendly countries, with both sides discussing ways to strengthen and develop these relations across various political, economic, and developmental fields. The two ministers also addressed regional and international developments of mutual interest, and the efforts being made to promote international peace and security.
The reception was attended by His Excellency the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Engineer Waleed bin Abdul Karim Al-Khuraiji, and His Excellency the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs, Ambassador Dr. Saud Al-Sati, reflecting the importance that the Kingdom attaches to this meeting.
The context of Saudi-African relations
This meeting comes within the context of the active diplomatic efforts led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to strengthen its partnerships with the African continent. Under its Vision 2030, the Kingdom places great importance on consolidating ties with West African countries, including the Republic of Benin, based on its belief in the importance of collective action to address developmental and economic challenges.
Saudi diplomacy continuously seeks to open new horizons for cooperation with friendly countries, as these visits represent an opportunity to exchange views on pressing issues and coordinate positions in international forums, especially with regard to issues of combating terrorism, supporting sustainable development, and resolving conflicts peacefully.
The importance of joint political coordination
This meeting is of particular importance given the delicate circumstances facing the region and the world. Political coordination between the Kingdom and the Republic of Benin is a necessary step to unify perspectives on current crises. In such meetings, both sides typically emphasize the need to intensify political consultations to serve the interests of their peoples and support stability in the Middle East and the Sahel-Saharan region of Africa.
In conclusion, this meeting affirms the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s commitment to its leading role as a pivotal state that always seeks to build effective strategic partnerships that contribute to achieving global prosperity and stability.
