Saudi rights chief, EU envoy discuss ties

Dr. Awwad bin Saleh Al-Awwad (right) meeting with Ambassador Patrick Simmonet in Riyadh on August 9, 2021. (SPA)
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RIYADH: Dr. Awwad bin Saleh Al-Awwad, head of the Saudi Human Rights Commission, met the ambassador of the EU delegation to the Kingdom, Patrick Simmonet, in Riyadh on Thursday.

During the meeting, they discussed mutual cooperation between the Kingdom and the EU, especially in the human rights field, and ways to further strengthen ties. Both officials also praised the strong relations between the two sides.

Al-Awwad highlighted the Kingdom’s efforts under the leadership of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in supporting human rights.

He also discussed developments in the Kingdom, and the pioneering steps the leadership is making toward sustainable development as part of Saudi Vision 2030.