We would like to welcome you to the Riyadh Summit, our second summit this year. It is unfortunate that we are unable to host you in-person in Riyadh, due to the exceptional circumstances that we are all facing this year. Still, we are delighted to see you all today, and we thank you for your participation . This has been an extraordinary year. The COVID-19 pandemic has been an unprecedented shock that affected the entire world within a short period of time, causing global economic and social losses. Our peoples and economies are still suffering from this shock. However, we will do our best to overcome this crisis ... (full story)

On the margins of the G20 summit, the Saudi G20 Presidency hosted a high-level Side Event on Pandemic Preparedness and Response. The G20 leaders along with global organizations emphasised the need for a continued coordinated response to the coronavirus pandemic, especially to support the most vulnerable, whilst increasing the pandemic preparedness spending for further research and innovation to create tools and vaccines. The world has been undergoing a health and economic crisis of an unprecedented scale and severity. As of November 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has infected around 54 million people, claiming over 1 ... (full story)

Saudi Arabia has the youngest population in the G20 and it is a country undertaking a huge economic and social transformation for its people. With a desire for action and progress under its Presidency, the Kingdom aims to Realize Opportunities of the 21st Century for All. Working with G20 countries, international partners, civil society, businesses and communities around the world, the Saudi Presidency will lay the foundations to shaping a better world. In ensuring the world is better prepared for future pandemics, the Saudi G20 Presidency and G20 members are committed towards fostering conservation and ... (full story)

The G20 Leaders’ Summit kicks off today, bringing together leaders from the world’s leading economies to address global pressing issues. The G20 Saudi Presidency has demonstrated determined and effective leadership in, not only gathering the world leaders but taking collective action that benefits the world. The Saudi Presidency is led by His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud as the Head of State, with the agenda and direction of the presidency held under his direction, supported by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud. Dr. Fahad Toonsi is the Secretary General for the G20 Saudi ... (full story)