During his official visit to Saudi Arabia, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud in Jeddah.
The Head of State expressed gratitude for the continued dialogue and the invitation to visit Saudi Arabia, especially during the holy month of Ramadan.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy recognized Saudi Arabia's efforts in seeking ways to achieve a just and lasting peace, particularly in organizing a meeting between Ukrainian and U.S. delegations set to take place on March 11 in Jeddah. The President emphasized that Ukraine seeks to achieve peace as soon as possible and is committed to constructive dialogue.
During the meeting, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud discussed Saudi Arabia’s potential role as a mediator in the release of military and civilian prisoners and the return of deported children, as well as prospects for strengthening cooperation in this area.
The leaders exchanged views on the formats of security guarantees and what they should entail for Ukraine to prevent the recurrence of war. Global and regional security challenges were another topic of the negotiations.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke about Ukraine’s plans to further expand its own defense production to strengthen the country, as well as potential joint projects in this sector.
Additionally, Ukraine is interested in enhancing cooperation in trade, economic, and energy sectors, as well as in Saudi Arabia’s investments and its participation in our country’s reconstruction. The Crown Prince confirmed Saudi Arabia’s intentions to invest in Ukraine and its future.
