Saudi FM meets Latvian president, other officials

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan holds talks with Latvian President Egils Levits in the capital Riga. (Photo/Twitter: @FaisalbinFarhan)
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Updated 22 August 2020
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Saudi FM meets Latvian president, other officials

RIYADH: Latvian President Egils Levits received Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan in the capital Riga, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Prince Faisal conveyed King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s greetings, and the president expressed his gratitude toward the king, the crown prince, the Saudi government and the Saudi people.

They discussed bilateral ties and ways to enhance them. They also discussed current international issues.

In separate meetings, Prince Faisal held talks with Latvian Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins and Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics.

They reviewed bilateral relations and discussed the latest events in the regional and international arenas.

The prime minister tweeted: “It was a pleasure to discuss matters of bilateral relations with @FaisalbinFarhan who is visiting today. We see the highest potential for economic cooperation in the areas of ICT, pharmaceuticals and food production.”

Rinkevics described his meeting with the prince as excellent, and said they discussed the Middle East peace process, regional developments in Europe and MENA, and EU-Saudi Arabia dialogue.


8 NGOs join Saudi Arabia’s national vegetation drive

Updated 26 January 2026
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8 NGOs join Saudi Arabia’s national vegetation drive

  • The center continues to promote collaboration across sectors to expand environmental awareness and advance sustainability goals through knowledge exchange

RIYADH: The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification has signed memoranda of understanding with several nonprofit environmental associations to strengthen partnerships with the nonprofit sector in advancing national goals for environmental sustainability.

The MoUs were signed with eight associations: Al-Nakaa Association, Lavender Society, Darb Hiking Trails and Walking Trips Association, Hail Agriculture Development Association, Yanbu Environmental Association, Rifaq Environment Association (Hail), Aghsan Environmental Association, and Pristine Future Environment Association.

The center said cooperation with the nonprofit sector enhances volunteer and community initiatives and maximizes environmental and social impact across the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.

The agreements are part of a broader cooperation framework covering afforestation and land rehabilitation projects, nature-based tourism support, expertise exchange, capacity building through training, and community environmental awareness.

The center continues to promote collaboration across sectors to expand environmental awareness and advance sustainability goals through knowledge exchange, coordinated community efforts, joint outreach programs, and initiatives supporting national environmental objectives.