Saudi Foreign Minister meets his Ukrainian counterpart at the Munich Security Conference
As part of the intensive diplomatic efforts led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to promote international peace and security, His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met today, Friday, with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andriy Spiha. This important meeting took place on the sidelines of the Kingdom's delegation's participation in the Munich Security Conference, the world's leading platform for discussing international security policies.
During the meeting, a comprehensive review of bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to strengthen them in various fields was conducted, in addition to an in-depth discussion of regional and international developments. The Ukrainian-Russian crisis and its repercussions topped the agenda, with both sides emphasizing the importance of continuing dialogue and seeking political solutions that guarantee stability and alleviate existing tensions.
Saudi Arabia's role in mediation and peaceful solutions
This meeting comes as an extension of the pivotal role played by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia since the outbreak of the Ukrainian crisis. Riyadh has adopted a position characterized by "positive neutrality," consistently calling for dialogue and diplomacy to prevail. The Kingdom's actions are based on its political weight and balanced relations with all international parties, enabling it to play a successful mediating role in several issues, most notably the Crown Prince's successful mediation in the prisoner exchange and Jeddah's hosting of meetings of national security advisors to discuss proposed peace initiatives.
Ongoing humanitarian support
Saudi Arabia's role is not limited to the political sphere; it extends to the humanitarian and relief aspects. The Kingdom has provided packages of humanitarian aid to the Ukrainian people to alleviate the effects of the war, including medical and shelter supplies, as well as financial assistance exceeding $400 million in previous periods. The meeting between the two ministers in Munich reflects the Kingdom's commitment to following up on these efforts and ensuring that aid reaches those who need it, in addition to discussing ways to protect civilians in conflict zones.
The importance of the Munich Security Conference
This meeting gains added significance as it is being held under the auspices of the Munich Security Conference, which brings together policymakers and world leaders to discuss the most pressing security challenges. The Kingdom's participation with a high-level delegation headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs underscores its commitment to actively shaping the global security landscape and contributing constructive perspectives to address the crises plaguing the international system, whether in Eastern Europe or the Middle East.
The meeting was attended by His Highness the Minister of Foreign Affairs’ advisor, Mohammed Al-Yahya, reflecting the great interest that Saudi diplomacy attaches to this file and its minute details.
