Saudi minister, Sweden’s MENA ambassadors discuss Gaza conflict

Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir hosts Swedish ambassadors to the Middle East and North Africa region. (X/@KSAMOFA)
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  • The need for securing corridors for the delivery of vital humanitarian and medical aid was tackled

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Climate Affairs Envoy Adel Al-Jubeir on Thursday met Swedish ambassadors to the Middle East and North Africa region.

The meeting, which was held at the foreign ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh, was headed by the Swedish Ambassador to the Kingdom Petra Menander, the ministry said in a statement.

During the meeting, they discussed ways to enhance and develop joint cooperation between the two kingdoms, and reviewed Saudi Arabia’s efforts to maintain regional security and stability.

The envoys also discussed developments in the situation in Gaza and its surrounding areas, and supporting all efforts to stop the escalation of military operations.

The need for securing corridors for the delivery of vital humanitarian and medical aid was also tackled, and they also exchanged views on regional and international issues of common interest.

The meeting comes as more than 30 government officials from Sweden traveled to Riyadh this week for the country’s annual meeting of regional ambassadors.