Saudi Arabia–Ukraine relations are the bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Ukraine. Saudi Arabia recognized Ukraine’s independence in 1992. Diplomatic relations between both countries were established in April 1993. Saudi Arabia has an embassy in Kyiv. Ukraine has an embassy in Riyadh and an honorary consulate in Jeddah.
Political relations In United Nations General Assembly Resolution 68/262 Saudi Arabia voted in favor of "territorial integrity of Ukraine" and strongly supports Ukraine.
On October 14, 2023, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Saudi Arabia announced $400 million in humanitarian aid for Ukraine.
On February 27, 2024, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised the efforts of Saudi Arabia in seeking a solution to end the Russian invasion. Previously the kingdom acted as a mediator in prisoner swaps between Ukraine and Russia.
In March 2025, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Saudi Arabia amid efforts for peace talks in the Russia-Ukraine war. The US expressed hope for progress on a ceasefire framework, although Zelenskyy did not attend the related discussions with US officials.
High-level visits GuestHostPlace of visitDate of visitNotes President Leonid Kuchma King Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al SaudRiyadh17-19 January 2003 President Petro Poroshenko King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al SaudRiyadh24 January 2015took part in the funeral ceremony of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Crown Prince Mohammed bin SalmanJeddah19 May 2023Attended the 2023 AL summit. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Crown Prince Mohammed bin SalmanRiyadh27 February 2024 President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Crown Prince Mohammed bin SalmanJeddah12 June 2024 President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Crown Prince Mohammed bin SalmanRiyadhMarch 10–11, 2025 President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Crown Prince Mohammed bin SalmanJeddahMarch 26, 2026During the visit, Zelenskyy the first visit since the outbreak of 2026 Iran war. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Crown Prince Mohammed bin SalmanJeddahApril 24, 2026
Economic relations
In 2020, bilateral trade amounted to USD820.9 million.
Cultural relations
Ukraine is promoting tourism from Arabic speaking countries especially Saudi Arabia. Ukraine abolished visas for citizens of Saudi Arabia and the opening of direct flights between the two countries would facilitate greater tourism.
Resident diplomatic missions Saudi Arabia has an embassy in Kyiv. Ukraine has an embassy in Riyadh.
See also
Foreign relations of Saudi Arabia Foreign relations of Ukraine Russia–Saudi Arabia relations
References
External links Saudi Ambassador to Ukraine About Saudi-Ukrainian Relations Saudi Embassy to Ukraine Home Page Saudi Arabia signs $400 mln agreement for Ukraine aid as Kingdom’s FM visits Kyiv