Al Marsad newspaper – SPA: His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, made a phone call today to President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky..
At the beginning of the call, the Ukrainian President expressed his congratulations to His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince, on his appointment as Prime Minister, and he also expressed his thanks and gratitude for the Kingdom’s vote in favor of the United Nations General Assembly resolution.
For his part, HRH the Crown Prince affirmed that the Kingdom’s vote in favor of the resolution stems from its support for adherence to the principles established in the Charter of the United Nations and international law, and its emphasis on respect for the sovereignty of states, the principles of good neighborliness, and the resolution of disputes by peaceful means..
The Ukrainian President also expressed his thanks and appreciation for His Highness’ readiness to continue mediation efforts aimed at finding a solution to the crisis..
His Excellency expressed his thanks and appreciation to His Highness for the decision of the Saudi leadership to provide an additional humanitarian aid package to Ukraine in the amount of 400 million dollars, which will contribute to alleviating the suffering of Ukrainian citizens in light of the crisis the country is going through. To contribute to alleviating human suffering, and the Ukrainian people will not forget this noble humanitarian stance that proves the friendship of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Ukraine.
For his part, His Highness the Crown Prince – may God protect him – affirmed the Kingdom’s supportive position for everything that contributes to de-escalation, and the Kingdom’s readiness to continue its mediation efforts..