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The Ukrainian president phones HRH, the crown prince.

Diplomatic Dialogue: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed the strengthening of bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Ukraine, focusing on mutual concerns and areas of cooperation.


Riyadh, January 9, 2025 – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, engaged in a significant phone conversation with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine on Tuesday. The discussion touched on various key topics, underscoring the strengthening diplomatic ties between Saudi Arabia and Ukraine, as well as addressing several pressing regional and international issues.


During the call, the two leaders reviewed the ongoing relations between their countries, emphasizing mutual interests and areas of cooperation. Both Saudi Arabia and Ukraine have long shared a commitment to fostering stronger political, economic, and security partnerships, with this conversation serving as a further demonstration of their growing dialogue. The Crown Prince and President Zelenskyy also discussed a range of matters that concern both nations, with a focus on regional developments and their implications for broader global stability.


A major portion of the discussion centered on the ongoing Ukrainian-Russian conflict, a crisis that has drawn considerable international attention and concern. Prince Mohammed bin Salman and President Zelenskyy exchanged updates on the situation, reviewing the latest developments and the efforts being made to address the conflict and mitigate its impacts. The Crown Prince reaffirmed Saudi Arabia's position of supporting efforts for peace and stability in the region, highlighting the Kingdom's commitment to humanitarian aid and diplomatic initiatives aimed at easing tensions and finding a resolution.


The conversation also delved into the broader geopolitical implications of the crisis, with both leaders underscoring the importance of continued international cooperation to address global challenges. As the war in Ukraine persists, it has generated widespread diplomatic activity, with countries around the world taking steps to navigate the shifting dynamics of power, energy, and security.


This call is the latest in a series of high-level exchanges between Saudi Arabia and Ukraine, reflecting the Kingdom's increasingly active role in global diplomacy. Saudi Arabia, under the leadership of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has consistently sought to position itself as a key player in international peacekeeping efforts, balancing its strategic interests with a commitment to fostering stability and dialogue in conflict zones.


In addition to political matters, the phone call also highlighted the strong humanitarian response that both nations have continued to pursue in the face of the ongoing war. Saudi Arabia, which has been at the forefront of providing humanitarian aid to conflict-affected regions around the world, reiterated its support for Ukraine's efforts to alleviate the suffering of civilians caught in the crossfire.


Overall, the phone call between Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reinforced the strong diplomatic engagement between Saudi Arabia and Ukraine, signaling ongoing collaboration and a shared determination to address pressing regional and global challenges. As the situation in Ukraine continues to evolve, both leaders expressed a shared commitment to peace, stability, and cooperative efforts to end the conflict.

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