Saudi Crown Prince Receives German President Steinmeier in Riyadh
Riyadh, February 3, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, welcomed German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier today at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh, reinforcing the deep ties between the two nations.
During the meeting, HRH the Crown Prince extended a warm welcome to President Steinmeier and his accompanying delegation, wishing them a pleasant stay in the Kingdom. The German president expressed his gratitude for Saudi Arabia’s hospitality, emphasizing the importance of ongoing cooperation between the two countries.
Strengthening Bilateral Relations
The two leaders discussed bilateral relations and explored ways to enhance collaboration across multiple sectors. They also reviewed regional and international developments, exchanging views on key global challenges and efforts to address them.
High-Level Participation
The meeting was attended by senior Saudi officials, including:
Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Riyadh Region
Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz, Minister of State and Cabinet Member
Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal, Minister of Sport
Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Interior
Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Minister of the National Guard
Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, Minister of Culture
Dr. Musaed bin Mohammed Al-Aiban, Minister of State and National Security Advisor
Dr. Majid Al-Kassabi, Minister of Commerce
Mohammed Al-Jadaan, Minister of Finance
Eng. Khalid Al-Falih, Minister of Investment
The German delegation included:
Katja Kuehl, Minister of State at the German Federal Foreign Office
Michael Kindsgrab, German Ambassador to Saudi Arabia
Other senior German officials
A Growing Strategic Partnership
The visit highlights the strong Saudi-German relations and underscores both nations' commitment to expanding economic, political, and cultural ties. Discussions also focused on cooperation in investment, trade, and regional stability, reflecting shared interests in strengthening diplomatic and economic partnerships.
This high-level engagement is expected to pave the way for further collaboration between Saudi Arabia and Germany, reinforcing their strategic partnership in key sectors and advancing mutual goals on the international stage.