The Crown Prince receives a call from Zelensky condemning the Iranian attacks
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister - may God protect him - received a telephone call from His Excellency President Volodymyr Zelensky, President of the Republic of Ukraine, during which they discussed the latest regional and international developments, in addition to reviewing bilateral relations between the two friendly countries.
Ukrainian condemnation of Iranian attacks
During the call, the Ukrainian President expressed his country's strong condemnation of the blatant Iranian attacks against the Kingdom, affirming Ukraine's full solidarity with and support for Saudi Arabia in all measures it takes to protect its territory, national assets, and the security of its citizens and residents. This stance reflects a growing international awareness of the dangerous and destabilizing nature of Iran's behavior in the region and beyond.
Discussion of military escalation and international security
During the call, the two sides also discussed the military escalation in the region and its serious repercussions for international peace and security. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the Ukrainian President discussed efforts to reduce tensions, with His Royal Highness affirming the Kingdom's unwavering commitment to supporting all endeavors aimed at prioritizing dialogue and diplomatic solutions to end conflicts.
Background of relations and the pivotal Saudi role
This call comes in the context of the pivotal role played by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, under the leadership of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, on the international stage, as the Kingdom has previously played successful mediation roles in the Russian-Ukrainian crisis, culminating in the release of prisoners of various nationalities, in addition to providing huge humanitarian aid packages to the Ukrainian people to alleviate the effects of the war.
Observers believe that Ukraine's condemnation of the Iranian attacks also stems from Kyiv's own experience with Iranian military interventions, particularly through the supply of suicide drones to warring parties. This poses shared national security challenges for both countries, emanating from the Iranian regime and its proxies. This communication reflects the depth of political coordination between Riyadh and Kyiv, and the importance of their partnership in confronting threats to global energy security and vital waterways.
At the end of the call, President Zelensky praised the Kingdom’s continued efforts in supporting regional peace and stability, stressing the importance of continued joint coordination to address current security challenges.
