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Saudi-Czech Discussions in Riyadh for Boosting Cooperation, Coordination

Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan meets with his counterpart from the Czech Republic, Jakub Kulhanek, in Riyadh on Sept. 15. (SPA)

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Wednesday met with his Czech counterpart, Jakub Kulhanek, and discussed means of boosting and supporting bilateral cooperation between their two countries.

The two top diplomats also reviewed the relations and cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the Czech Republic and discussed means to promote, support, and develop bilateral cooperation in various fields.

Their meeting also investigated ways to intensify joint coordination in a way that serves the interests of both countries and into the regional and international developments, along with the efforts exerted in this regard.

The two sides examined cooperation opportunities in light of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, in addition to the Kingdom’s environmental initiatives, including Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s announcement of the Saudi Green Initiative and the Middle East Green Initiative.

In a separate meeting, Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir also met Kulhanek. They discussed the aspects of joint cooperation between the two countries and means to promote it at all levels. They also exchanged their views regarding the regional and international issues of common interest.

Later Wednesday, Jubeir took Kulhanek and his accompanying delegation on a tour of the historic At-Turaif neighborhood in Diriyah, listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO.

During the tour, the two sides reviewed historical and heritage sites at At-Turaif and the symbolism the area holds in the history of the Saudi state.

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