RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Tuesday spoke on the phone with Kaja Kallas, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission.

During the call, Prince Faisal extended his congratulations to Kallas on her new appointment, which she took up on Dec. 1, and expressed his best wishes for her success in her role, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The two leaders also discussed recent regional developments and ongoing efforts to address key issues.

The exchange underscored the importance of Saudi-EU collaboration in promoting stability and addressing shared challenges.

MADINAH: Madinah Deputy Gov. Prince Saud bin Khalid, on behalf of Madinah Gov. Prince Salman bin Sultan, sponsored the “Giving and Inspiring” event organized by Fazaa Volunteering Association at the headquarters of Namaa Almunawara.

During the event, Nayef Al-Sharif, a member of the board of directors of Fazaa, said that the ceremony expressed the spirit of volunteering and giving, on the occasion of the Saudi and International Volunteer Day. 

Al-Sharif highlighted the importance of volunteering as a noble mission and a key pillar of Saudi Vision 2030, which places great emphasis on promoting the culture of volunteering by increasing the percentage of volunteers in society and empowering youth to actively participate in serving their country.

The attendees watched a presentation showcasing the history of the association from its establishment to the present, highlighting its efforts and achievements in serving the community. The event also featured a segment titled “Volunteer Dialogue,” which shed light on the positive impact of volunteering on individuals.