Faisal bin Farhan meets with the Palestinian Prime Minister in Davos to discuss developments in Gaza
His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, the Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, met today with the Palestinian Prime Minister, Dr. Mohammad Mustafa, on the sidelines of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's participation in the 2026 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. This meeting comes within the framework of the Kingdom's intensive diplomatic efforts to strengthen joint Arab coordination and follow up on critical issues in the region.
Strengthening bilateral relations and joint cooperation
During the meeting, the fraternal bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries were reviewed, and aspects of joint cooperation in various fields were discussed. Both sides emphasized the deep ties that bind the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Palestine, stressing the importance of continued coordination and consultation in a way that serves the interests of both peoples and strengthens the resilience of the Palestinian people in the face of current challenges.
Developments in the Gaza Strip
The humanitarian and field developments in the Gaza Strip topped the agenda of the talks, with both sides discussing international and regional efforts to halt the escalation and protect civilians. The meeting also addressed the need to intensify international pressure to ensure the delivery of urgent humanitarian and relief aid to those affected in the Strip, and to work towards establishing a serious political horizon that guarantees the rights of the Palestinian people.
Saudi Arabia's pivotal role in the Palestinian issue
This meeting is of particular importance given the pivotal role Saudi Arabia plays in supporting the Palestinian cause in international forums. Saudi foreign policy on this issue is based on firm principles calling for a just and comprehensive peace in accordance with the Arab Peace Initiative and relevant UN resolutions, guaranteeing the establishment of an independent Palestinian state within the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. Saudi diplomacy works tirelessly, both through ministerial committees established by Arab and Islamic summits and through bilateral relations with major powers, to advance the two-state solution and end the humanitarian suffering.
The importance of the World Economic Forum as a platform for dialogue
The convening of this meeting on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos presents a strategic opportunity to garner international support for the Palestinian cause, as the forum brings together a select group of world leaders and decision-makers. The Kingdom leverages its presence at such gatherings to emphasize the necessity of regional stability as a cornerstone of global economic prosperity, noting that the ongoing tensions in the Palestinian territories negatively impact the security and stability of the entire region.
The meeting was attended on the Saudi side by 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 of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Mohammed Al-Yahya, where the outcomes of the meeting were recorded to follow up on coordination in the next stage.
