Saudi Arabia and Germany have signed a new strategic agreement aimed at expanding cooperation between the two countries on security, trade and regional stability, as Riyadh continues strengthening its ties with major European powers.
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with his German counterpart in Berlin on Sunday, where the two governments signed a memorandum of understanding establishing a strategic dialogue at the foreign minister level.
The agreement is intended to deepen consultations and coordination between Riyadh and Berlin while expanding bilateral cooperation across a range of fields. The two foreign ministers also discussed diplomatic efforts to address regional and international crises and reviewed ways to further develop the longstanding relationship between their countries.
A major focus of the talks was the security of international shipping routes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Saudi Arabia and Germany stressed the importance of guaranteeing freedom of navigation and restoring normal shipping operations through the Strait of Hormuz.
The two sides said keeping the critical waterway open is essential for regional security and stability as well as maintaining the flow of international trade.
The agreement marks the second major deal Saudi Arabia has signed with a European country in recent weeks, reflecting Riyadh’s push to deepen its political and economic relationships across Europe.
(YWN World Headquarters – NYC)
