Saudi and Russian climate envoys meet at UNGA

Adel Al-Jubeir, Saudi Arabia’s climate envoy, meets with his Russian counterpart, Ruslan Edelgeriyev, on Thursday at the UN. (SPA)
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Updated 26 September 2025
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Saudi and Russian climate envoys meet at UNGA

NEW YORK: Adel Al-Jubeir, Saudi Arabia’s minister of state for foreign affairs and climate envoy, met with Ruslan Edelgeriyev, Russian presidential aide and special representative for climate issues, on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly yesterday. The two discussed environmental issues, climate change and related international efforts.

The two countries are focusing on further boosting their ties. Recently, the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, represented by Jazan City for Primary and Downstream Industries, conducted a five-day marketing tour to Russia aimed at attracting investment and building partnerships.

Led by JCPDI CEO Hussain Fadhli, the Saudi delegation met with leading Russian companies to showcase the city’s infrastructure, incentives, and competitive advantages.


Eritrean president tours Saudi port operations in Jeddah

Updated 13 December 2025
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Eritrean president tours Saudi port operations in Jeddah

  • Afwerki received a presentation on the Red Sea Gateway Terminal, a national company specializing in maritime transport and logistics

JEDDAH: Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki visited Jeddah Islamic Port on Saturday, where he was welcomed by Saudi Ports Authority President Suliman Al-Mazroua.

During the visit, Afwerki received a presentation on the Red Sea Gateway Terminal, a national company specializing in maritime transport and logistics, highlighting its key operations and advanced technological systems.

He toured the company’s facilities and was briefed on the latest technologies and efficiency measures that enhance capacity and competitiveness of Saudi ports, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The visit reinforces the Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening regional and international cooperation in maritime transport and logistics, supporting its ports as strategic hubs for global trade in line with Vision 2030.

Later on Saturday, the Eritrean president departed Jeddah. He was seen off at King Abdulaziz International Airport by Makkah Deputy Gov. Prince Saud bin Mishaal and other senior officials.

On Wednesday, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Afwerki in Riyadh. They reviewed bilateral relations, prospects for cooperation across various fields, and other issues of mutual interest.