Saudi Arabia, Ukraine Sign Visa Waiver Memorandum During Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Paris
PARIS, November 10, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia and Ukraine signed a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday providing for reciprocal exemptions from short-stay visa requirements for holders of diplomatic, special and service passports, following talks between their foreign ministers on the sidelines of a Group of Seven (G7) ministerial meeting in Paris.
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha to review bilateral relations and discuss ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries across various sectors.
The ministers also discussed joint efforts aimed at achieving peace and exchanged views on major regional and international issues of mutual interest.
Following the meeting, Prince Faisal and Sybiha signed the memorandum between the Saudi government and Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers concerning reciprocal short-stay visa exemptions for holders of diplomatic, special and service passports.
The agreement establishes a framework for facilitating short-term travel by eligible passport holders between Saudi Arabia and Ukraine.
Saudi Ambassador to France Dr. Faisal bin Saud Al-Mujfel attended the meeting.
Source: Saudi Press Agency (SPA)
