Saudi Arabia Expands Global Dialogue in Talks with Kuwait and Ukraine
On the sidelines of one of the world’s most influential gatherings of foreign policy leaders, Saudi Arabia’s top diplomat engaged in a series of high-level meetings that underscored the Kingdom’s expanding role in regional and global dialogue.
Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held talks with his Kuwaiti counterpart, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, during the 2026 Munich Security Conference. The two ministers reviewed the longstanding bilateral relationship between their nations and explored avenues for further strengthening cooperation across multiple sectors. Their discussion also touched on the latest developments shaping the regional landscape—a consistent priority for Gulf cooperation.
A Conversation with Kyiv
Prince Faisal also met with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, continuing Saudi Arabia’s engagement with parties to Europe’s most consequential conflict. Their conversation covered bilateral relations as well as regional and international developments of mutual concern.
The meeting with Ukraine’s top diplomat reflects Riyadh’s sustained diplomatic engagement with all stakeholders in the ongoing war—a posture the Kingdom has maintained since the conflict’s earliest days, including its mediation efforts in prisoner exchanges and its hosting of peace talks.
The Wider Context
The Munich Security Conference, now in its 62nd year, brings together heads of state, foreign ministers, and security officials from around the world for three days of intensive dialogue. For Saudi Arabia, participation at this level is not merely ceremonial. It is an opportunity to articulate positions, build consensus, and strengthen relationships with partners near and far.
Mohammed Alyahya, advisor to the Saudi foreign minister, accompanied Prince Faisal during the meetings—a sign of the continuity and depth of the Kingdom’s diplomatic representation.
A Consistent Message
Behind the brief official statements lies a consistent message: Saudi Arabia views itself not as a passive observer of regional and global affairs but as an active participant in shaping them. Whether in discussions with Gulf neighbors like Kuwait, where cooperation is deep and ongoing, or with distant partners like Ukraine, where dialogue carries different weight, the approach is the same.
The Munich meetings represent diplomatic miles traveled not in distance but in relationship. For Saudi Arabia, those miles matter. And the journey continues.
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