Saudi Arabia advances global economic ties at G20 while boosting local agriculture and environmental efforts.
At the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan is leading a delegation focused on enhancing global economic cooperation amidst current political challenges, representing Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Meanwhile, back in Saudi Arabia's Tabuk region, the olive harvest is in full swing with over 1.8 million trees, thanks to government-supported agricultural initiatives that build on the Mediterranean-like climate to boost diverse crops.
This focus on local economic development parallels broader trade efforts, such as the Thailand International Mega Fair in Riyadh, where over 200 Thai brands showcased their products, strengthening Thai-Saudi trade and cultural ties.
On environmental fronts, the Saudi Green Initiative is greening the Hali Wildlife Park by planting 90,000 native trees, enhancing biodiversity, and using sustainable practices like water from the Wadi Hali Dam to revitalize the park.
Across the globe, the UK is negotiating migration agreements with Turkiye, Iraqi Kurdistan, and Vietnam, seeking to curb illegal crossings by emulating Italy's agreements with Tunisia and Libya, in light of over 32,900 unauthorized crossings this year.
As international issues continue to unfold,
Pope Francis, in a new book, has called for an investigation into Israel's actions in Gaza, seeking clarity on whether these actions constitute genocide, while also advocating for global cooperation and better migration policies.