Palestinian self-determination key to lasting peace, Saudi FM tells G20 members
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said there should be unrestricted delivery of humanitarian aid to those in need in Gaza Strip.
He also amplified that the only guarantee for sustainable stability in the region is to grant Palestinians their own country.
In his speech at the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in South Africa on Friday, the Saudi minister stressed the need to fully implement the two-state solution and ensure the Palestinians’ right to self-determination within a framework that supports long-term peace and security for all.
He also pointed out that achieving stability in Syria depends on quick economic recovery, as well as reconstruction, which requires regional and international cooperation, in addition to the lifting of sanctions.
“If we make the right choices, invest in development, and stimulate regional integration, we can ensure that economic progress is not derailed by political conflicts. There will be reason for optimism if we act with clarity, responsibility, and shared commitment.” Prince Faisal said.
“If we remain committed to preserving the rules-based international order, and prioritizing sustainable peace, we can overcome the risks and become more stable,” he said.
Regarding Lebanon, he added: “The election of a president of Lebanon is an important step, noting that the formation of the government is a welcome opportunity to advance necessary reforms alongside the full implementation of relevant agreements and international resolutions and ensuring the authority of the state throughout the territory.”
On Sudan, he explained that the situation in the country requires sustained international participation to facilitate the settlement process and a political solution to support the path to security and economic recovery.
He sressed the importance of maritime security, saying that the Red Sea constitutes a vital axis for international trade, as such any disruption there would amount to threat to the global economy.
The Foreign Minister stressed that the free flow of trade through the Red Sea is in the interest of all countries, and called for cessation of any threat along the maritime route.
“We call for halting any activity that affects the safety of navigation in the Red Sea,”
