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Saudi Vice Foreign Minister Participates in Asia Cooperation Dialogue in Iran

Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Eng. Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji met today with Republic of Uzbekistan Deputy Foreign Minister Bahram Aliyev on the sidelines of the 19th Asia Cooperation Dialogue Ministerial Meeting in Iran - SPA
Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Eng. Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji met today with Republic of Uzbekistan Deputy Foreign Minister Bahram Aliyev on the sidelines of the 19th Asia Cooperation Dialogue Ministerial Meeting in Iran - SPA
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Saudi Vice Foreign Minister Participates in Asia Cooperation Dialogue in Iran

Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Eng. Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji met today with Republic of Uzbekistan Deputy Foreign Minister Bahram Aliyev on the sidelines of the 19th Asia Cooperation Dialogue Ministerial Meeting in Iran - SPA
Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Eng. Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji met today with Republic of Uzbekistan Deputy Foreign Minister Bahram Aliyev on the sidelines of the 19th Asia Cooperation Dialogue Ministerial Meeting in Iran - SPA

Deputizing for Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Engineer Waleed bin Abdulkarim Al-Khuraiji took part in the 19th Asia Cooperation Dialogue Ministerial Meeting in Iran on Monday, SPA reported.
In his address, Al-Khuraiji emphasized the need to increase joint efforts and enhance cooperation and coordination to address various challenges, including conflicts, food security, and energy security.
He noted that Israel continues its military operations in Gaza, resulting in numerous casualties, including children, women, and the elderly. Al-Khuraiji warned that the continuation of these military operations threatens regional security and could lead to a broader conflict, which the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia had previously cautioned against due to the ongoing occupation and denial of the Palestinian people's legitimate rights.
Al-Khuraiji urged an immediate halt to Israeli military operations, protection of civilians, facilitation of humanitarian aid delivery, and intensified efforts to achieve a just and lasting solution to the Palestinian issue, including the establishment of an independent state for the Palestinian people with its capital in east Jerusalem within the 1967 borders.
The vice minister of foreign affairs reaffirmed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's commitment to continued coordination between countries and the development and expansion of cooperation in various areas, including economic development, technology, trade, investment, regional security, energy, and culture.
He also emphasized the Kingdom's belief in enhancing cooperation in emerging fields and challenges, such as the climate change crisis, and strengthening cooperation in the governance of artificial intelligence (AI) and new technologies globally. Al-Khuraiji highlighted the significance of collective efforts within multilateral frameworks to reduce tensions, promote dialogue, and encourage joint action.

On the sidelines of the event, Al-Khuraiji held separate talks with Korea Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs Chung Byung-won and Uzbekistan Deputy Foreign Minister Bahram Aliyev.

During the separate meetings, the officials reviewed relations between the Kingdom and their countries, as well as regional and international developments of common interest.

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Albudaiwi Praises International Coalition for a Two-State Solution to Grant Palestinians Their Legitimate Rights

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi - SPA
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi - SPA
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Albudaiwi Praises International Coalition for a Two-State Solution to Grant Palestinians Their Legitimate Rights

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi - SPA
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi - SPA

The Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, praised the launch of the International Coalition for a Two-State Solution, expressing hope that this coalition will help grant the Palestinian people their legitimate rights to establish their state and live in peace and security.
This statement was made during his speech at the ministerial meeting titled "The Situation in Gaza and Implementing the Two-State Solution as a Path to Just Peace," organized by the Arab League, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the European Union, and Norway, on Thursday, September 26, 2024, on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, USA.
Albudaiwi noted that holding this important event comes at an extremely critical time, as the situation in Gaza has reached one of the most severe humanitarian crises of our modern era. He emphasised the GCC's commitment to supporting all efforts aimed at alleviating the immense suffering of the Palestinian people, SPA reported.
He called for decisive action from the international community in light of the ongoing crimes committed by Israeli occupation forces in Gaza, whose victims are the beleaguered Palestinian people, suffering from severe shortages of essential supplies, destruction of infrastructure, and loss of innocent lives, the majority of whom are women and children.
"These actions represent a blatant violation of international humanitarian law, and those responsible for these violations must be held accountable," he stated.
During his speech, the GCC Secretary General also commended the ministerial committee formed by the extraordinary Arab-Islamic summit for its significant diplomatic efforts in garnering international support for a ceasefire, ending the Israeli aggression in Gaza, and enhancing recognition of the Palestinian state while ensuring the flow of humanitarian aid to the neediest populations.
He expressed gratitude to all countries that have recognized the State of Palestine, urging other nations to take this step to affirm their commitment to international justice and support the Palestinian people's right to self-determination and the establishment of their independent state. Moreover, he renewed the GCC's call for an international conference that includes all relevant parties to end the occupation and ensure the establishment of an independent Palestinian state within the borders of 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital. He emphasized that this solution is the only way to achieve peace and stability for both Palestinians and Israelis.
He pointed out that the international community must recognise that the continued expansion of Israeli settlements and repeated violations of Islamic holy sites, particularly Al Aqsa Mosque, exacerbate tensions in the region. "These practices not only threaten the prospects for peace but also constitute violations of international law, complicating the path toward a two-state solution, which remains the only viable option for achieving a just, lasting, and comprehensive peace," Albudaiwi said.
In conclusion, he asserted that the time has come to turn words into actions, and the international community has a moral and legal obligation to take decisive steps, not only to provide immediate relief to Gaza but also to ensure a just and lasting peace. "The GCC stands ready to cooperate with all parties to achieve these goals," he concluded.