Stockholm, January 31, 2025 – During his official visit to Sweden, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Eng. Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji met today with Speaker of the Swedish Parliament Andreas Norlén in a significant bilateral discussion aimed at further strengthening the ties between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Sweden. The meeting, held in Stockholm, provided an opportunity for both leaders to review the progress of their nations' diplomatic, economic, and cultural relations, while also exploring new areas of cooperation that align with the shared aspirations of both countries and their peoples.
Throughout the meeting, El-Khereiji and Norlén focused on expanding collaborative efforts in several key sectors, including trade, technology, education, and innovation. Both sides emphasized the importance of building on the existing framework of cooperation, acknowledging the strong foundation of mutual respect and partnership that has been developed over recent years. Discussions also included ways to deepen cultural exchanges and further promote people-to-people ties between the Kingdom and Sweden, recognizing the potential of these relationships in enhancing bilateral understanding and long-term cooperation.
The Saudi delegation included Enass Alshahwan, the Saudi Ambassador to Sweden, who attended the meeting and played a key role in supporting the discussions. Ambassador Alshahwan’s presence underscores the significance of the ongoing diplomatic engagement between the two countries and highlights Saudi Arabia’s commitment to nurturing and expanding its relationship with Sweden.
This meeting marks another step in the growing partnership between Saudi Arabia and Sweden, with both nations striving to advance shared goals and create lasting, positive impacts on their respective societies. As the Kingdom continues to diversify its international relationships, the strengthening of ties with Sweden remains a strategic priority, reflecting both nations' desire to work together in addressing global challenges and creating new opportunities for collaboration in the years to come.
