# UK and Saudi Arabia Reaffirm Commitment to Rohingya Humanitarian Aid

*The United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Rohingya refugees and host communities in Bangladesh through strengthened humanitarian cooperation and joint assistance programmes.*

July 16, 2026 · World

The United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Rohingya refugees and host communities in Bangladesh through strengthened humanitarian cooperation and joint assistance programmes. This commitment was highlighted as representatives from the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) and the British High Commission in Dhaka concluded their first joint visit to Cox's Bazar to review humanitarian programmes supported by both countries.

During the visit, the delegation met with humanitarian partners and members of Rohingya and host communities, observing projects providing food security assistance and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services. The two countries are jointly providing $7.8 million through partners including the World Food Programme (WFP), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and Integrated Social Development Effort (ISDE) Bangladesh. This funding was announced in December 2025 during the UK-Saudi Arabia Strategic Aid Dialogue.

## FAQ

- **What was the purpose of the joint visit to Cox's Bazar?**
  The purpose of the joint visit was to review humanitarian programmes jointly supported by the UK and Saudi Arabia, aimed at providing assistance to Rohingya refugees and host communities.
- **How much funding are the UK and Saudi Arabia jointly providing?**
  The UK and Saudi Arabia are jointly providing $7.8 million in funding.
- **Which organizations are receiving the joint funding?**
  The funding is being provided through partners including the World Food Programme (WFP), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and Integrated Social Development Effort (ISDE) Bangladesh.
- **When was the funding announced?**
  The funding was announced in December 2025 during the UK-Saudi Arabia Strategic Aid Dialogue.

## Sources

- BSS

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