RIYADH: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky, the Saudi Press Agency reported early Tuesday.

The president arrived ahead of talks between Ukrainian officials and Saudi and US representatives, due to take place on Tuesday.

The crown prince reiterated in a meeting the Kingdom’s keenness and support for all international endeavors and efforts aimed at resolving the Ukrainian crisis and achieving peace.

Zelensky expressed his thanks and appreciation for the Kingdom’s efforts, commending its pivotal role in the Middle East and the world.
Senior Saudi and Ukrainian officials attended the meeting.

Earlier, Zelensky was received at King Abdulaziz International Airport by the Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz and other officials.

Ukrainian and US officials will meet in the Red Sea city of Jeddah to seek a way out of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, more than three years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday, was also received by the crown prince.