Saudi Arabia took part in the opening of the high-level week of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, with Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan leading the Kingdom’s delegation.
The Saudi team included several key officials such as Saudi Ambassador to the United States Princess Reema bint Bandar, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Climate Envoy Adel Al-Jubeir, Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Al-Ibrahim, Deputy Minister for Multilateral Affairs Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Rassi, and Saudi Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Wasel. Their presence reflected the Kingdom’s commitment to active participation in global dialogue on pressing international challenges.
On the sidelines of the assembly, Prince Faisal also held talks with U.S. Senators Peter Welch and Chris Coons, who are members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The meeting highlighted the deep-rooted friendship between Saudi Arabia and the United States while also focusing on areas of mutual concern. Both sides emphasized the importance of ongoing cooperation and dialogue in addressing regional and international developments.