The Saudi ambassador to Ethiopia praises the efforts of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center
Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Rabeeah, Advisor at the Royal Court and Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center Riyadh Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia . This meeting comes within the framework of ongoing coordination to enhance the relief and humanitarian efforts provided by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to countries in need and affected by crises.
Exploring mechanisms for joint cooperation
During the meeting, a number of topics of mutual interest related to relief and humanitarian affairs were discussed, along with ways to enhance the delivery of aid to those in need with the highest standards of efficiency and transparency. The two sides also addressed the challenges facing humanitarian work in the Horn of Africa and ways to overcome them, ensuring the sustainability of relief projects and achieving their desired impact on improving the lives of affected populations.
Praise for the Kingdom's leading role
In a statement following the meeting, Ambassador Abdullah Al-Zahrani praised the pivotal and unwavering role played by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, in providing essential humanitarian support to victims of crises, conflicts, and natural disasters. He affirmed that the Center has become a landmark in international humanitarian work, thanks to its rapid response and its fulfillment of the urgent needs of affected groups worldwide without discrimination, reflecting the Kingdom's noble mission of spreading goodness and peace.
King Salman Center: Saudi Arabia's arm of benevolence
Since its establishment under the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center has served as the Kingdom's humanitarian arm, extending a helping hand to those in need across the globe. The Center has successfully implemented thousands of projects in vital sectors such as food security, health, shelter, education, and water and sanitation, targeting dozens of countries worldwide, including African nations grappling with complex crises stemming from climate change and conflict.
The importance of Saudi-Ethiopian relations
These talks are of particular importance given the historical ties between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, and the Kingdom's role in supporting stability and development in the Horn of Africa. Saudi aid is a cornerstone in alleviating the suffering of those affected by drought and difficult economic conditions in the region, reflecting the depth of the fraternal and humanitarian bonds between the two countries and underscoring the Kingdom's commitment to its international responsibilities towards friendly nations.
Humanitarian work is a priority for the leadership
Ambassador Al-Zahrani concluded his remarks by pointing out that the wise leadership - may God support it - has placed humanitarian work at the forefront of its priorities and in its sights, based on the teachings of the true Islamic religion and authentic Arab values, which has made the Kingdom occupy a prestigious position at the forefront of countries providing humanitarian and development aid at the global level, thus recording bright pages in the record of humanitarian giving.
