Saudi Foreign Minister to meet his Dutch counterpart in Davos 2026
As part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's active diplomatic efforts on the international stage, His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met today with David van Welch, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, on the sidelines of the 2026 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. This meeting underscores the pivotal role the Kingdom plays in shaping the global political and economic landscape.
During the meeting, a comprehensive review was conducted of the strong bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The two sides discussed ways to enhance and develop these relations across various fields, particularly in the energy, logistics, and trade sectors, in order to serve the mutual interests of the two friendly nations. These discussions are of particular importance given the Kingdom's ongoing efforts to diversify its international partnerships in pursuit of the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, which places great emphasis on strengthening relations with European Union countries.
On the political front, the two ministers discussed the latest developments in key regional and international issues of mutual interest. Discussions focused on developments in the Middle East and efforts to enhance regional security and stability. Both the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Netherlands play significant roles in supporting international efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully, promoting humanitarian work, and upholding international law, making coordination between them vital for addressing current geopolitical challenges.
The World Economic Forum in Davos is a strategic platform that allows decision-makers to exchange views on global challenges. This gathering reflects Saudi Arabia's keenness to maintain an active presence at major international events. Political circles view such meetings as a cornerstone for building shared understandings that contribute to addressing global crises, from economic challenges to climate change and food security.
The meeting was attended by a high-level delegation, including the Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the Swiss Confederation, Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Dawood, the Director General of the Office of His Highness the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Waleed Al-Smaeel, and the Advisor to His Highness the Minister, Mr. Mohammed Al-Yahya, which reflects the importance that the Kingdom attaches to this meeting and its expected outcomes in strengthening the course of Saudi-Dutch relations.
