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Zelenskyy backs Makkah pact for regional stability in call with Saudi Crown Prince

August 10, 2026 | 10:11 PM
Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman meets with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine in Riyadh in April 2026 (File photo).
Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman meets with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine in Riyadh in April 2026 (File photo).
August 10, 2026 | 10:11 PM
Saudi Gazette report   
Last Updated: August 10, 2026 | 10:11 PM
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JEDDAH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman held a phone call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine on Monday.

During the call, Zelenskyy congratulated the Crown Prince over the signing of the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement. He expressed hope that the pact would contribute to achieving security and stability in the region.


The leaders also reviewed the latest regional and international developments and discussed areas of cooperation and ways to further enhance them.

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