UK, Saudi Arabia Agree to ‘collaborate to maintain stability in energy market’
LONDON – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has underscored the need for countries to work together “to improve energy security and reduce reliance on Russian hydrocarbons.”
Meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh, Johnson “set out the UK’s view that we are facing a fundamentally changed world order following Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine.”
Johnson and bin Salman “agreed to collaborate to maintain stability in the energy market and continue the transition to renewable and clean technology,” according to a UK government statement.
“They also committed to boost cooperation in defence, security, trade, and culture, welcoming a new UK-Saudi Strategic Partnership Agreement and a major investment announced today by the alfanar group in green aviation fuel in Teesside.”
The British premier “praised progress against Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, including on women’s empowerment and employment, but raised the UK’s concerns about ongoing human rights issues.”
Johnson was on a one-day visit to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia amid plans to reduce dependency on Russian energy resources.
The UK, alongside its Western allies, has vowed to decrease their dependency on Russian fossil fuels after its “brutal and unjustified” attack on Ukraine.
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