Saudi Arabia–Ukraine relations
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Saudi Arabia–Ukraine relations are foreign relations between Saudi Arabia and Ukraine. Saudi Arabia recognized Ukraine’s independence in 1992. Diplomatic relations between both countries were established in April 1993.[1] Saudi Arabia is represented in Ukraine through its embassy in Moscow (Russia). Ukraine has an embassy in Riyadh and an honorary consulate in Jeddah.
In United Nations General Assembly Resolution 68/262 Saudi Arabia voted in favor of "territorial integrity of Ukraine" and strongly supports Ukraine.
High level visits[]
The most important visits between the two countries:
- In January 2003, Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma made an official visit to Saudi Arabia. In 2015 President Petro Poroshenko took part in the funeral ceremony of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.[2]
- Advisor to the Minister of Energy and Coal Ukrainian Oksana Gryshcnko 21-22/2/2011 Riyadh
- Deputy Minister of the Kingdom of Defense Prince Khalid bin Sultan Al Saud, 19-21/4/2011 Kyiv
- Saudi Minister of Agriculture d / 2-5/6/2011 Kyiv
- Minister of Finance, Kingdom D / 1-3/9/2011 Kyiv
- The Joint Commission, headed by the Minister of Transport, Kingdom of d / JabaraSuraiseri 18-20/10/2011 Kyiv
- Minister of Agriculture of Ukraine 21-24/11/2011 Riyadh
- Ukrainian Foreign Minister 26-27/12/2011 Riyadh
Trade[]
In 2020, bilateral trade amounted to USD820.9 million.[3]
Tourism[]
Ukraine is promoting tourism from Arabic speaking countries especially Saudi Arabia. Ukraine abolished visas for citizens of Saudi Arabia and the opening of direct flights between the two countries would facilitate greater tourism.[4]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b http://embassies.mofa.gov.sa/sites/Ukraine/EN/AboutHostingCountry/SaudiRelations/Pages/default.aspx
- ^ http://www.novostimira.com.ua/news-eng-144535.html[dead link]
- ^ https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-economy/3295126-kuleba-invites-delegation-of-saudi-investors-to-visit-ukraine.html
- ^ https://www.albiladdailyeng.com/saudi-ukraine-relations-getting-stronger/
External links[]
- Ukrainian embassy in Riyadh
- Saudi Ambassador to Ukraine
- About Saudi-Ukrainian Relations
- Saudi Embassy to Ukraine Home Page
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