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Saudi Arabia, Ukraine issue joint statement as talks kick off in Jeddah

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Mar 11, 2025 — 1 min read

Saudi Arabia and Ukraine issued a joint statement Tuesday following the visit of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky to the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Saudi Arabia expressed hope that efforts would succeed in ending this crisis in Ukraine in line with international law and the United Nations Charter, including respect for the principles of sovereignty and internationally recognized borders.

Kyiv also expressed appreciation for Riyadh's efforts in hosting talks between Ukraine and the United States. In addition, the Ukranian side also expressed gratitude for the humanitarian and development aid provided by the Kingdom to Ukraine.

Earlier, Zelensky arrived in the Kingdom ahead of talks between Ukrainian officials and Saudi and US representatives in the Red Sea city of Jeddah.

Ukrainian and US officials are meeting in Jeddah to seek a way out of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, more than three years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

In the joint statement, the Kingdom and Ukraine also praised the strength of their economic ties and the importance of joint work to develop the volume of trade exchange between both countries. They welcomed the re-establishment of the Saudi-Ukrainian Joint Business Council in 2025.

The two sides affirmed their determination to enhance investment relations by establishing promising investment and economic partnerships.

They also discussed the latest developments, and exchanged views on issues of common interest on the regional and international arenas.

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