Saudi Arabia called on the international community to embrace its role in addressing the political, social and economic repercussions of illegal migration, and to confront the challenges related to crimes of exploitation and smuggling and confront cross-border organized crime networks.
On behalf of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, led Saudi Arabia’s delegation participating in the International Conference on Development and Migration in Rome on Sunday.
The conference, which began under the chairmanship of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, was attended by a number of heads of states and governments, ministers of foreign affairs of the Mediterranean region and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and senior European and international officials.
The Saudi minister expressed the Kingdom’s gratitude to Italy for hosting the conference, which aims to strengthen international cooperation in addressing issues like illegal migration and human trafficking.
The Kingdom, under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince, is carrying out comprehensive and ongoing reforms within the framework of implementing the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, which made the human being its main pillar, noted the Prince.
Prince Abdulaziz highlighted the Kingdom’s commitment to upholding human rights norms and advancing sustainable development, stating, “the Kingdom's firm stance in favor of international collaboration in addressing all common challenges is unwavering.”
He emphasized the Kingdom's support for developing the regular and institutional structure of the national human rights system, and labor regulations and policies, promoting labor rights, and improving contractual relationships.
He also mentioned the Kingdom’s launch of Saudi Green and Middle East Green initiatives to address climate change.
On the humanitarian and relief side, Prince Abdulaziz drew attention to the Kingdom’s efforts through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), stating: “The Kingdom is actively working to lessen suffering in areas affected by crises, conflicts, and disasters.”
He further shared that the Kingdom has implemented 30 projects to support refugees and migrants at a cost of more than $130 million, and provided humanitarian aid to Ukraine, exceeding $410 million.
Furthermore, the Prince mentioned the directives from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince to provide humanitarian aid worth $100 million and organize a campaign in support of the Sudanese people, who are undergoing a humanitarian crisis that has caused the displacement of large numbers in various regions of the country and neighboring countries.
The Kingdom appreciates the efforts of those working for the stability and security of people around the world.
The Kingdom’s delegation participating in the conference included Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Eng. Waleed El-Khereiji, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior Dr. Hisham Al-Faleh, Director General of Passports and Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Civil Status Lt. Gen. Sulaiman Al-Yahya, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Multilateral Affairs Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Rassi, and representatives from the Ministries of Interior and Foreign Affairs and KSrelief.
