Saudi Arabia and Ukraine: Paving the Path to Peace and Partnership

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy discussed achieving lasting peace in Ukraine. They aim to strengthen investment relations and explore cooperation in energy and infrastructure. Talks with U.S. officials are ongoing to end the conflict.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy have engaged in discussions aimed at fostering a 'sustainable, fair, and comprehensive' peace in Ukraine.

The meeting held on Tuesday also sought to enhance investment opportunities between Saudi Arabia and Ukraine across sectors such as energy, food industries, and infrastructure, as highlighted in a joint statement issued by the Saudi state news agency (SPA).

Looking forward, both leaders expressed interest in exploring cooperative ventures in oil, gas, and petrochemical sectors, while Zelenskiy continues discussions in Saudi Arabia with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to seek an end to the ongoing conflict.

(With inputs from agencies.)