Riyadh, February 13, 2024, Today, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, welcomed Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Kingdom of the Netherlands at the Royal Court in Al-Yamamah Palace.
At the onset of the audience, HRH the Crown Prince extended a warm welcome to the Dutch Prime Minister and his accompanying delegation, wishing them a pleasant stay in the Kingdom. Rutte expressed his gratitude for the hospitality extended to him and his delegation, expressing delight in visiting Saudi Arabia.
During the meeting, they delved into discussions regarding the strong fraternal relations between the two nations, exploring avenues to further enhance cooperation across various sectors. Additionally, matters of mutual interest were reviewed, underscoring the commitment to deepening bilateral ties.
The audience was graced by the presence of several dignitaries, including Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Minister of National Guard Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, and Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah.
Also in attendance were Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Cabinet Member, and Climate Envoy Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir, who served as the accompanying minister, Minister of Investment Eng. Khalid Al-Falih, Saudi Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands Ziad Al-Atiyah, and members of the Dutch Prime Minister’s accompanying delegation.