Saudi-Caribbean Statement Stresses Expansion of Cooperation, Strategic Partnership

A photo of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the leaders and heads of countries participating in the summit in Riyadh (SPA)
A photo of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the leaders and heads of countries participating in the summit in Riyadh (SPA)
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Saudi-Caribbean Statement Stresses Expansion of Cooperation, Strategic Partnership

A photo of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the leaders and heads of countries participating in the summit in Riyadh (SPA)
A photo of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the leaders and heads of countries participating in the summit in Riyadh (SPA)

A joint Saudi-Caribbean statement, issued at the end of a bilateral summit in Riyadh on Thursday, underlined mutual interests and friendly relations, based on their common vision and the values contained in the United Nations Charter.

The statement stressed the importance of concerted efforts to promote peace, security, stability and prosperity, through mutual respect and cooperation between countries and regions, with the aim to achieve sustainable development and progress and maintain the rules-based international order based on commitment to international law and the Charter of the United Nations.

The statement concluded by a commitment to hold further consultations and discuss ways of cooperation in specific areas, including education, health, maritime cooperation, communication, logistics, food security, energy security, tourism and economics, as well as the Sustainable Development Goals.

Moreover, the statement stressed the support and endorsement of Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the Expo 2030 exhibition in Riyadh.

The Saudi and Caribbean sides pointed to cooperation in the field of developing circular agriculture, promoting sustainable food production, optimizing the management of water resources, enhancing trade and investment opportunities in the food and agricultural industries, encouraging the exchange of information and exchanging experiences, research, modern technologies and best practices.

The statement reiterated the importance of working together to confront the global challenges related to climate change, and the commitment to make all efforts to achieve the ambitious goals of reducing emissions and adopting renewable energy production and clean technologies.

The statement welcomed the Green Middle East initiative, and Saudi Arabia’s announcement of allocating $2.5 billion to support its projects and governance. It also stressed support for the Kingdom’s establishment of an international water organization, headquartered in Riyadh, and the call for more decisive global action.



Albudaiwi Urges International Community to Act Immediately to Stop Israeli Aggression in Gaza Strip

A view shows houses and buildings destroyed in Israeli strikes, in Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip, October 11, 2023. REUTERS/Anas al-Shareef
A view shows houses and buildings destroyed in Israeli strikes, in Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip, October 11, 2023. REUTERS/Anas al-Shareef
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Albudaiwi Urges International Community to Act Immediately to Stop Israeli Aggression in Gaza Strip

A view shows houses and buildings destroyed in Israeli strikes, in Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip, October 11, 2023. REUTERS/Anas al-Shareef
A view shows houses and buildings destroyed in Israeli strikes, in Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip, October 11, 2023. REUTERS/Anas al-Shareef

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi has renewed his call to the international community to assume its responsibilities and take urgent action to stop the grave Israeli aggression in Gaza Strip.
In a press release from the GCC General Secretariat, Albudaiwi stressed that one year since the start of military actions by Israeli occupation forces in Gaza, the humanitarian, security, and economic situation in the region has notably deteriorated.

According to SPA, he said, the situation necessitates immediate and decisive steps by the international community to put an end to the brutal Israeli crimes against the Palestinian people, de-escalate military operations and lift the blockade to ensure the provision of humanitarian aid and the opening of crossings, to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people.
Albudaiwi also emphasized the critical need to protect civilians, including those involved in relief and humanitarian work, who face severe dangers while fulfilling their vital roles. Furthermore, he reiterated that GCC countries consistently advocate for accountability for those responsible for crimes against humanity, for holding the Israeli government accountable for the violations committed by its forces against the defenseless Palestinian people.
He reaffirmed the GCC member states’ unwavering support for the Palestinian cause, and their commitment to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state within the June 4, 1967, borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with the Arab Peace Initiative and relevant United Nations resolutions.
Albudaiwi called for united regional and international endeavors to secure an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza and to provide essential assistance to the Palestinian people, thus fostering stability and security in the region.