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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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GCC-US Support for the Establishment of an Independent Palestinian State

The Ministerial Meeting between the Gulf Cooperation Council and the US was held in New York. SPA
The Ministerial Meeting between the Gulf Cooperation Council and the US was held in New York. SPA
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GCC-US Support for the Establishment of an Independent Palestinian State

The Ministerial Meeting between the Gulf Cooperation Council and the US was held in New York. SPA
The Ministerial Meeting between the Gulf Cooperation Council and the US was held in New York. SPA

Foreign Ministers from the Gulf and the US have announced their support for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state along the 1967 borders.

The Ministerial Meeting between the Gulf Cooperation Council and the US was convened on September 25 in New York, co-chaired by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, who currently chairs the GCC Ministerial Council. The meeting was also attended by Foreign Ministers from GCC member states and Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi.

A statement issued on Thursday said the ministers announced “their support for the establishment of an independent and viable Palestinian state living in peace and security alongside Israel along the 1967 borders, with mutually agreed land swaps, in accordance with internationally recognized parameters and the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative.”

The ministers stressed the need for all civilians displaced after October 7 to return to their homes and reaffirmed their belief that a durable peace is essential for a more integrated, stable, and prosperous region.

They also emphasized the need to strengthen the capacity, effectiveness, and transparency of the Palestinian Authority, advocating for unified Palestinian-led governance in both the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.

The ministers committed to supporting Palestinian aspirations for self-determination, ensuring that Palestinians are central to post-conflict governance and security in Gaza. They expressed support for improving the quality of life for Palestinians through humanitarian assistance and efforts to accelerate economic growth.

The statement said they expressed deep concern over rising levels of settler and extremist violence against Palestinians in the West Bank and stressed the need for accountability for perpetrators. They called for a halt to unilateral actions, including settlement expansions, that hinder the prospects for peace and security for both Israelis and Palestinians. They highlighted the importance of protecting all holy sites and places of worship while preserving the historic status quo in Jerusalem, recognizing Jordan’s special role.

On Gaza, the ministers committed to working towards an immediate and sustainable ceasefire and the release of hostages and detainees.

They called for an increase in the rapid and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid, including food, water, medical care, fuel, and shelter, and stressed the urgent need to restore basic services and ensure protection for humanitarian workers. They highlighted the necessity for stakeholders to facilitate humanitarian distribution networks across Gaza to alleviate suffering and reiterated that all parties must ensure the safety of aid workers.

The ministers also underscored their shared commitment to the strategic partnership between the GCC and the US, building on the achievements of previous ministerial meetings, including the most recent one in Riyadh on April 29. They emphasized the importance of strengthening consultation, coordination, and cooperation in all fields.