Saudi Arabia Renews Rejection of Israeli Aggression, Calls for Ceasefire

Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Eng. Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji at the "Non-Aligned Movement Summit" Kampala (SPA)

Saudi Arabia renewed its firm stance against the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip, emphasizing the need for an immediate ceasefire, the delivery of relief aid, and the prevention of forced displacement of Gaza's inhabitants.
On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Vice Foreign Minister Waleed el-Khereiji participated on Friday in the opening of the 19th summit of leaders of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) countries in Uganda.
Khereiji delivered the Kingdom's speech, which he began with the greetings of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the heads of state and government participating in the summit.
The official explained the significant rise in global conflicts, undermining the sovereignty and stability of countries, prompting collective efforts to achieve peace.
He underscored the Kingdom's firm stance against the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip.
Khereiji highlighted that the Palestinian file will remain on the agenda of the organization’s numerous meetings until an independent Palestinian state is established on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, under relevant international resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative.
He also touched on the increase in extreme climate conditions worldwide, citing the Kingdom's environmental initiatives. These include the Saudi and Middle East Green Initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with Vision 2030 objectives.
The deputy participated in the opening session of the summit which discussed effective solutions to the significant global political and economic challenges and multilateral cooperation to enhance international peace and security, with the participation of leaders and representatives of brotherly and friendly countries.
The summit was attended by Saudi Permanent Representative to the UN in New York Ambassador Abdulaziz al-Wasel, Ambassador to Uganda Jamal al-Madani, and Director General of the Vice Minister's Office Mutashar al-Enezi.