Saudi officials held separate meetings with Norwegian and Swedish ambassadors in Riyadh, discussing issues of mutual interest and international cooperation. These Diplomatic Meetings brought together representatives from Saudi Arabia’s finance and foreign affairs sectors.
On Monday, Saudi Vice Minister of Finance Abdulmuhsen Al-Khalaf met Norway’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Kjersti Tromsdal. The meeting took place at the Ministry of Finance in Riyadh.
According to the ministry, both officials discussed economic and financial matters of shared interest. They also explored opportunities to strengthen cooperation in international development.
The discussions provided an opportunity to address areas where Saudi Arabia and Norway share interests. However, the ministry’s announcement did not identify specific projects, agreements, or financial initiatives arising from the meeting.
Separately, Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir received Sweden’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Maria Hakansson, in Riyadh on Sunday.
The Saudi Foreign Ministry said the meeting focused on issues of mutual interest. Its announcement did not provide further details about the subjects discussed or identify specific outcomes.
Together, the two Diplomatic Meetings involved Saudi representatives from different government departments engaging with European diplomatic officials. One focused on economic and financial cooperation, while the other addressed broader matters of mutual interest.
The meetings also highlighted continued diplomatic engagement between Saudi Arabia, Norway, and Sweden. Nevertheless, neither announcement outlined new commitments or confirmed any agreements resulting from the discussions.
The officials’ meetings formed part of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing diplomatic contacts with international partners.
