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.



Saudi Arabia Pursues Efforts to Quell Sudan Crisis

Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji at the Second Consultative Meeting on Enhancing Coordination of Peace Initiatives and Efforts in Sudan (SPA)
Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji at the Second Consultative Meeting on Enhancing Coordination of Peace Initiatives and Efforts in Sudan (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Pursues Efforts to Quell Sudan Crisis

Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji at the Second Consultative Meeting on Enhancing Coordination of Peace Initiatives and Efforts in Sudan (SPA)
Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji at the Second Consultative Meeting on Enhancing Coordination of Peace Initiatives and Efforts in Sudan (SPA)

Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji reaffirmed the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to resolve the Sudanese crisis. He expressed Saudi Arabia’s openness to international initiatives aimed at bringing peace to Sudan.
At the Second Consultative Meeting on Enhancing Coordination of Peace Initiatives and Efforts in Sudan, held in Djibouti, Al-Khuraiji discussed the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to resolve the Sudanese crisis.
He mentioned that Saudi Arabia, in partnership with the United States, facilitated talks between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, leading to the Jeddah Declaration on May 11, 2023, which aimed to protect civilians.
Al-Khuraiji also noted the continuation of talks with the involvement of the African Union and IGAD, emphasizing Saudi Arabia’s support for African-led solutions.
He reiterated Saudi Arabia’s commitment to restoring stability in Sudan and urged all parties to act with wisdom, show restraint, and support positive initiatives.
Al-Khuraiji also met with EU Special Representative for the Horn of Africa, Annette Weber, on the sidelines of the consultative meeting.
In separate meetings, he also met with the UN Envoy for Sudan, Ramtane Lamamra, and US Special Envoy for Sudan, Tom Perriello.
During these meetings, they reviewed the latest developments in Sudan, explored ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation, and discussed topics of mutual interest.
The Sudanese Coordination of Civil Democratic Forces (Taqaddum) expressed support for international and regional meetings, hoping they would bring positive results to ease the suffering of the Sudanese people.
They urged the need that discussions focus on ensuring humanitarian aid reaches those in need, protecting civilians, and achieving an immediate ceasefire.
Taqaddum highlighted the importance of international legal frameworks for civilian protection and safe passageways during the conflict.
They called on international and regional partners to quickly bring both sides back to negotiations, build on the Jeddah agreements, and secure a binding ceasefire with effective monitoring.
Taqaddum also stressed the need for a unified negotiation platform to achieve peace.