NEOM, March 29, 2021, SPA -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, made a phone call today to President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh of the Republic of Djibouti. During the call, they discussed the environmental challenges facing the region, the economic, social and health impacts that follow, and the qualitative initiatives contained in the announcement of the Middle East Green Initiative that addresses these challenges through reforestation and clean energy programs, using modern and innovative methods and new technologies. The President of Djibouti welcomed the initiative and expressed his country's support for all efforts exerted by the Kingdom in this regard. --SPA 23:41 LOCAL TIME 20:41 GMT 0044 www.spa.gov.sa/w1532947