The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia touched on many pivotal files and sent many messages at the global and regional levels during the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s speech to the 77th United Nations General Assembly that the Kingdom’s participation in the founding of the United Nations and the signing of the San Francisco Charter
Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah affirmed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s commitment to the United Nations Charter, and its continuous support for the principles of international legitimacy aimed at maintaining international peace and security, calling for cooperation on the basis of mutual respect for the sovereignty and independence of states, resolving disputes by peaceful means, and not resorting to force or threats. out.
In the speech of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia before the United Nations General Assembly at its 77th session, he explained that the Kingdom’s participation in the founding of the United Nations and the signing of the San Francisco Charter came in line with what is dictated by the teachings of the true Islamic religion and the authentic Arab traditions, which call for justice, charity, cooperation, peace and dialogue.
Security Council reform
The Minister of Foreign Affairs said The Kingdom will continue to support multilateral international action within the framework of the principles of the United Nations, in order to enhance international cooperation to face the challenges facing our world, and to actively participate and take initiative in everything that contributes to a more peaceful and just world, and achieves a promising future for our peoples and future generations. From its constant keenness to achieve the goals and objectives of the United Nations in maintaining international peace and security, to renew its call for reforming the Security Council to be more just in representing our reality today, more effective in keeping pace with the transformations and developments of the international community, and more efficient in addressing its common challenges
Ukraine war
The Minister of Foreign Affairs renewed the Kingdom’s emphasis on the need to return to the voice of reason and wisdom, and to activate channels of dialogue, negotiation and peaceful solutions, to stop the fighting, protect civilians, and provide opportunities for peace, security and development for all.
The Kingdom also affirms its supportive stance for all international efforts aimed at finding a political solution that leads to an end to the Russian-Ukrainian crisis, and the cessation of military operations, in order to achieve the protection of lives and property, and to preserve regional and international security and stability.
He pointed out that the process of building peace, overcoming challenges, achieving security, stability and prosperity, and achieving comprehensive economic development, necessitates concerted efforts, deepening partnerships, and enhancing cultural, civilizational and social exchange.
Jeddah Summit
The Minister of Foreign Affairs added The Middle East is in dire need of concerted efforts to consolidate security and stability, and provide a better future that meets the aspirations of peoples for development and prosperity, noting that the Jeddah Summit for Security and Development, in which the leaders of the United States of America and 9 Arab countries participated, participated.
It reflects our joint affirmation of the importance of collective action to build a better future for the region, its states and peoples, our full support for the efforts of the United Nations to resolve conflicts peacefully, our common determination to enhance interdependence and integration regionally and internationally, and the importance of intensifying cooperation within the framework of the principles of the United Nations Charter, which is based on respect for the sovereignty of states and non-interference in its internal affairs, respecting its independence and territorial integrity, respecting the values and cultures of societies and considering their diversity, in addition to enriching understanding and coexistence.
The Palestinian cause
He also stressed that the security and stability of the Middle East region requires expediting the finding of a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian issue, in accordance with international legitimacy resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative, and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, stressing the Kingdom’s condemnation of all unilateral measures that undermine the two-state solution. It calls for its immediate and complete halt.
Yemen crisis
On the Yemeni issue, the Minister of Foreign Affairs affirmed the Kingdom’s renewal of its commitment to support all efforts aimed at consolidating the armistice, and enabling the Presidential Leadership Council to perform its roles, in order to achieve sustainable peace between the brothers in Yemen on the basis of the three references, including Security Council Resolution (2216). The Kingdom also continues its leading role as the largest supporter of meeting the humanitarian and development needs of the brothers in Yemen. In this context, he stressed the need to remove all obstacles to the flow of basic goods and aid delivery and to open roads leading to Taiz, the third largest city in Yemen, which has been under siege since 2015.
Iraq security
The Minister of Foreign Affairs continued In the Kingdom’s keenness to support Iraq’s security, stability and development, it has worked to develop various aspects of cooperation with Iraq both bilaterally and collectively, including the electrical connection between the Kingdom and Iraq, and between the countries of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf and Iraq.
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He pointed to the need to confirm commitment to Security Council resolutions in a manner that preserves Syria’s unity, stability and Arabism, and supports the efforts of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General of the United Nations to find a political solution to the conflict in accordance with the formula contained in Security Council Resolution (2254) issued in 2015, stressing at the same time, the need to prevent the renewal of violence, maintain ceasefire agreements, and allow unimpeded humanitarian access to all Syrians in need.
Sovereignty of Lebanon
The Minister of Foreign Affairs also affirmed the Kingdom’s support for Lebanon’s sovereignty, security and stability, stressing the importance of implementing comprehensive structural political and economic reforms that ensure Lebanon overcomes its political and economic crisis, and that it is not a starting point for terrorists, drug smuggling or other criminal activities that threaten the security and stability of the region, and the importance of extending the control of the Lebanese government. On all Lebanese territory, including the implementation of the provisions of the relevant Security Council resolutions and the Taif Agreement
Support Sudan and Egypt
On the Sudanese issue, the Minister of Foreign Affairs said The Kingdom continues to make every possible effort to encourage dialogue between the Sudanese parties, wishing Sudan and its people stability and prosperity. The Kingdom renews its support for water and Sudanese security
Libyan agreement
He also added The Kingdom renews its full support for the Libyan ceasefire agreement concluded on October 23, 2022, and the Libyan call for the complete departure of foreign forces, foreign fighters, and mercenaries without delay, in accordance with Security Council Resolution (2570) issued in 2022.
Afghanistan terrorist
He added The Kingdom stresses the need to support security and continue providing humanitarian aid to Afghanistan and to ensure that Afghanistan does not turn into a launching pad for terrorist operations or a base for terrorists.
Iran deal
The foreign minister continued The restoration of international peace and security is not achieved through an arms race or possession of weapons of mass destruction, but rather through cooperation between countries to achieve development and progress.
Hence, we urge the international community to intensify and redouble its efforts to prevent the spread of weapons of mass destruction and to ensure that the Middle East is free from them.
We also call on Iran to urgently fulfill its nuclear obligations, cooperate fully with the International Atomic Energy Agency, and take serious steps to build confidence between it, its neighbors and the international community.
Food and energy crisis
Prince Faisal bin Farhan indicated that humanity faces common challenges that threaten opportunities for economic recovery after the pandemic, most notably the security and adequacy of food and energy supplies, the resilience of supply chains, environmental challenges and climate change.
“Our ability to overcome these challenges depends on our concerted efforts, deepening our cooperation, and strengthening areas of a unified, balanced and fair global response.”
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He also stressed the Kingdom’s great interest and awareness of the importance of dealing with the challenges of climate change, and the need to address its negative effects, contribute to achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, and effectively and responsibly support the requirements of a gradual and responsible transition towards diverse and more sustainable energy systems and sources.
Achieving these goals requires the participation of all in the solution, taking into account the different national and regional conditions, taking into account the comprehensive economic and social goals of sustainable development, enhancing global energy security, and ensuring energy access for all.
In order to consolidate its global leadership role in the field of sustainability, the Kingdom launched the Green Saudi and Green Middle East initiatives, in support of national and regional efforts in this regard. (278) million tons annually by 2030, and achieving zero carbon emissions by 2060, through the circular carbon economy approach, in line with the Kingdom’s development plans, and enabling its economic diversification
energy crisis
He stressed the Kingdom’s keenness to support global economic recovery by contributing to maintaining the balance of energy markets, and the importance of investing in fossil energy and its clean technologies over the next two decades, in order to meet the growing demand globally in a manner that achieves the interests of all consumers and producers, and spares the world the negative effects resulting from policies Unrealistic, which aims to exclude major energy sources without regard to negative impacts on global supply chains, inflation, high energy prices, increased unemployment, and other social, economic and security implications
armed conflicts
And he indicated that the Kingdom is working side by side with its international partners to mitigate the negative effects of armed conflicts, their painful repercussions on food security, and impede the achievement of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, especially the goal of eliminating hunger, stressing in this field the importance of striving to facilitate the export of grains and foodstuffs, because the continued high rise Food prices will push many to face the threat of starvation.
The Kingdom has made significant contributions in this aspect, as the Kingdom’s total assistance in the field of food and agricultural security has reached nearly two billion and 890 million Americans.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with its brothers in the region, also announced the allocation of $10 billion for this purpose by coordinating and unifying the efforts of 10 national and regional development funds.
Terrorism and extremism
He said Our international community has achieved successive successes in confronting the evils of terrorism and extremism, and we must continue to work hard to confront and eradicate this scourge that has nothing to do with any race, religion or sound belief. We stress the importance of the international community standing firm before the countries that support and sponsor terrorism and extremism, which seek to exploit their extremist ideologies as a means of expansion and expansion, creating chaos and destruction.
human rights
He added The Kingdom is continuing its construction and development efforts to meet the aspirations of our future generations, improve the quality of life, contribute to the empowerment of women and youth, develop creativity and innovation capabilities, and consolidate the values of openness, dialogue, tolerance and coexistence.
The Kingdom attaches great importance to the human rights file, and its systems have included explicit texts aimed at promoting and protecting these rights. The Kingdom is bound by international conventions and agreements
Expo 2030
The Minister of Foreign Affairs pointed out that the Kingdom, based on its future and ambitious vision, has submitted a request to host the Expo 2030 under the slogan “The Era of Change Moving Our Planet Toward Forwarding the Future.” If the Kingdom wins the organization of this event, the Kingdom will work to restore this exhibition to its original idea, which was established from The Expo has been postponed, and to explore the future of the planet and the advanced technology that this future holds, including the sustainable development goals. The Kingdom takes this opportunity to express its thanks and appreciation to the countries that announced their support for this candidacy.