On behalf of Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji participated by video conference in a meeting of the foreign ministers of MED9 member states, Arab League member states, and partner countries from the Western Balkans.
The vice minister delivered remarks affirming the Kingdom’s rejection and condemnation of any attempt to close the Strait of Hormuz or disrupt international waterways. He stressed that freedom of navigation is a fundamental principle guaranteed by law and must be respected and preserved.
“The impact of these disruptions has begun to reach global food security by affecting the movement of fertilizers and essential food supplies. This underscores the need to shield food and fertilizers from any pressures or practices that obstruct the flow of supplies under any circumstances,” he said, SPA reported.
Elkhereiji affirmed that the Kingdom will continue to play its role in supporting market stability, securing supplies, and helping keep regional and international flows moving smoothly by strengthening logistical connectivity and supporting cooperation in transport, storage, and supply chain resilience.
“These challenges require collective coordination to protect maritime corridors. What is needed today is a focus on practical steps that help increase availability and improve access to essential supplies, strengthening cooperation among partners and supporting regional and international stability,” he added.
