Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, met on Monday with UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs David Cameron, on the sidelines of the special meeting of the World Economic Forum.
The two officials reviewed relations and ways to develop them, cooperation, as well as regional developments, especially the military escalation in Gaza, and the international efforts exerted in this regard.
The meeting was attended by Saudi Ambassador to the United Kingdom Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, and Minister of State, Cabinet Member and National Security Adviser Dr. Musaed bin Mohammed Al-Aiban.
From the British side, UK Minister of State for the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia and United Nations Lord Tariq Ahmad, British Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Neil Crompton, and several other senior officials attended the meeting.
The Crown Prince also held talks with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the same occasion.
The two sides discussed relations and cooperation, and regional and international developments, foremost in Gaza Strip, including efforts exerted to stop military operations in the strip and deal with their security and humanitarian repercussions.
This meeting was attended by Saudi Ambassador to the United States of America Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Minister of State, Cabinet Member and National Security Advisor Dr. Musaed bin Mohammad Al-Aiban, and several other officials from the US side.
The Crown Prince further discussed Saudi-Malaysian relations with Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim.
They also reviewed opportunities to boost cooperation, and went over the regional and international developments and steps taken to tackle them.
Attending the meeting were Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of State, Cabinet
Relations were also a matter of discussion between the Crown Prince and Islamic Republic of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.
The two officials reviewed bilateral relations and ways to develop them, cooperation, as well as regional and international developments.
Separately, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister welcomed on Monday Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, with whom he discussed the military escalation and the worsening conditions in Gaza, which threaten the lives of civilians and the security and stability of the region.
The Crown Prince emphasized the Kingdom’s efforts to engage with all international and regional parties to halt the ongoing escalation and prevent its spread in the region.
He also stressed the Kingdom’s firm rejection of forced displacement of Palestinians, as well as the Kingdom’s constant support for the Palestinians to attain their legitimate right to a dignified life, fulfil their aspirations, and achieve a just and lasting peace.
