Singapore | Saudi Arabia |
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Diplomatic mission | |
Singapore embassy, Riyadh | Saudi embassy, Singapore |
Bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Singapore began in November 1977. [1] [2] Singapore has an embassy in Riyadh and consulate general in Jeddah. Saudi Arabia has an embassy in Singapore.
The bilateral trade between Singapore and Saudi Arabia was determined to worth S$23 billion in 2013 [3] Much of this was due to oil, which is the major import into Singapore. Non-oil industrial Saudi companies exports their products which include crude oil, petrochemicals and plastics, aluminum, minerals, electrical appliances, materials of construction. Some Saudi companies also base their operations in Singapore, looking mostly to capitalize on the country's strategic position within the Strait of Malacca which is the heart of the Asia-Pacific market. [3]
Foreign relations of Saudi Arabia are the diplomatic and trade relations between Saudi Arabia and other countries around the world. The foreign policy of Saudi Arabia is focused on co-operation with the oil-exporting Gulf States, the unity of the Arab World, Islamic solidarity, and support for the United Nations. In practice, the main concerns in recent years have been relations with the US, the Saudi Arabian–led intervention in Yemen, the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Iraq, the perceived threat from the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the effect of oil pricing. Saudi Arabia contributes large amounts of development aid to Muslim countries. From 1986 to 2006, the country donated £49 billion in aid.
Greece–Saudi Arabia relations refers to the bilateral relations between Greece and Saudi Arabia. Greece has an embassy in Riyadh and Saudi Arabia has an embassy in Athens. Greece has also a Consulate General in Jeddah.
Russia–Saudi Arabia relations are the bilateral relations between the Russian Federation and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The two countries are referred to as the two petroleum superpowers and account for about a quarter of the world's crude oil production between them.
India–Saudi Arabia relations, also referred to as Indian-Saudi relations or Indo-Saudi relations, are the bilateral relations between the Republic of India and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Relations between the two nations are generally strong and close, especially in commercial interests. Indo-Saudi bilateral trade reached US$27.48 billion in the financial year 2017–18, up from US$25.1 billion in the preceding year. Saudi Arabia's exports to India stood at US$22.06 billion whereas India's exports were US$5.41 billion.
Bilateral relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia have been strained over several geopolitical issues, such as aspirations for regional leadership, oil export policy and relations with the United States and other Western countries. Diplomatic relations were suspended from 1987 to 1990, and in 2016 for seven years following certain issues like the intervention in Yemen, Iran embassy bombing in Yemen, incidents in 2015 Hajj, the execution of Nimr al-Nimr, the attack on the Saudi diplomatic missions in Iran. However, in March 2023, after discussions brokered by China and Iraq, Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to reestablish relations.
Malaysia–Saudi Arabia relations refers to the current and historical relationship between Malaysia and Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur, while Malaysia has a High Commission in Riyadh and a consulate general in Jeddah. Relations, both diplomatic and economic, are quite close between the two Muslim-majority Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) members.
Romania–Saudi Arabia relations are foreign, economic and cultural relations between Romania and Saudi Arabia. Romania has an embassy in Riyadh and an honorary consulate in Jeddah. Saudi Arabia has an embassy in Bucharest.
China–Saudi Arabia relations refers to the current and historical bilateral relationship between the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Japan–Saudi Arabia relations are the foreign relations between Saudi Arabia and Japan. Most new Official relations between the two nations were established in 1955.
Philippines–Saudi Arabia relations are the bilateral relations between the Philippines and Saudi Arabia. Formal diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on October 24, 1969.
Malaysia–Yemen relations are foreign relations between Malaysia and Yemen. Malaysia formerly had an embassy in Sana'a, of which its operations had been relocated to Muscat, Oman and Yemen has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur.
Indonesia and Saudi Arabia established diplomatic relations in 1950. Relations are particularly important because Saudi Arabia is the birthplace of Islam, and Indonesia is home to the world's largest Muslim population; both are Muslim majority countries. Economy and trade relations are also particularly important, especially on oil (energy) and human resources sectors. Saudi Arabia has an embassy in Jakarta, while Indonesia has an embassy in Riyadh and a consulate in Jeddah. Both countries are members of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and G-20 major economies.
Foreign relations were officially established in 1992. Azerbaijan appreciates Indonesia's support in international forums on Azerbaijan's position regarding the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Azerbaijan has an embassy in Jakarta while Indonesia has an embassy in Baku. Both nations are members of the Asian Development Bank, Organization of Islamic Cooperation and Non-Aligned Movement.
Mexico–Saudi Arabia relations are the diplomatic relations between Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Both nations are mutual members of the G-20 major economies and the United Nations.
Saudi Arabia–Tanzania relations are bilateral relations between Tanzania and Saudi Arabia. Tanzania maintains an embassy in Riyadh and a consulate in Jeddah. Saudi Arabia has an embassy in Dar es Salaam.
Poland–Saudi Arabia relations refers to the bilateral relations between Poland and Saudi Arabia.
Saudi–Serbian relations refers to bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Serbia.
Relations between Italy and Saudi Arabia are the bilateral relations between two nations. Italy has an embassy in Riyadh and Saudi Arabia has an embassy in Rome.
Nigeria-Saudi Arabia relations are the bilateral relations between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia. Nigeria has an embassy in Riyadh while Saudi Arabia has an embassy in Abuja. Both countries are member of OPEC.
Saudi Arabia-South Africa relations are the bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and South Africa. Saudi Arabia has an embassy in Pretoria. South Africa has an embassy in Riyadh. Both countries are members of the Non-Aligned Movement and the G20 major economies.