Riyadh – Saudi Arabia’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji hosted a high-level delegation from Germany’s Federal Foreign Office at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Riyadh on Tuesday.
The Saudi delegation, led by Vice Minister El-Khereiji, discussed various aspects of the important strategic relationship between Saudi Arabia and Germany with the visiting German officials. Areas of cooperation such as trade, investment, and cultural exchange were reviewed.
The German delegation was led by Director of Middle East and North Africa Ambassador Tobias Tunkel, and included Director for Export Control Ambassador Gudrun Lingner.
Both sides explored opportunities to enhance cooperation across various fields and took stock of regional and global issues of mutual interest. They highlighted the longstanding friendship between the two countries and emphasized the desire to take the partnership to new heights.
The meeting assumed significance as Saudi Arabia and Germany look to bolster ties in line with their strategic dialog and joint commitment to regional peace and prosperity. It also comes amid concerted efforts to diversify cooperation beyond energy to include sectors like technology, infrastructure and culture.
The high-level interaction underscored the warmth in Saudi-German relations and reaffirmed the commitment to deepen collaboration for mutual benefit. Further talks are expected to be scheduled on specific initiatives and projects.
