Saudi Arabia: A Major G20 Player

A man stands next to a board with the G20 Meeting of Finance Ministers logo in Buenos Aires, Argentina, March 19, 2018. REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci
A man stands next to a board with the G20 Meeting of Finance Ministers logo in Buenos Aires, Argentina, March 19, 2018. REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci
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Saudi Arabia: A Major G20 Player

A man stands next to a board with the G20 Meeting of Finance Ministers logo in Buenos Aires, Argentina, March 19, 2018. REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci
A man stands next to a board with the G20 Meeting of Finance Ministers logo in Buenos Aires, Argentina, March 19, 2018. REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci

The G20 group, in its annual summit, comes together to promote global financial stability through tackling key challenges. The forum is set to discuss economic growth, monetary regulations, the fight against corruption and many other serious issues confronting the world today.

Coming together in Argentina’s capital, Buenos Aires, world leaders, officials, businessmen and key social figures will also address turbulences that could reshape world trade.

Saudi Arabia, the Middle East’s largest economy and home to oil giant Aramco, is a global player in promoting stability in global energy markets. The kingdom is attending alongside nineteen countries and members from the European Union.

The Saudi economy is worth an estimated 800 billion dollars, ranking 19th worldwide in 2018. Riyadh is expected to announce a record spending budget for 2019 with a whopping seven percent increase, making an important driver of world economies. Mega development projects are underway in Saudi Arabia, all meant to materialize the national vision for transformation, Kingdom Vision 2030.

Saudi Arabia plays a clear role in international efforts to achieve global economic stability and is strongly involved in the formulation of a system endorsing sustained and strong growth that benefits both developed and emerging countries.

Even more importantly, Saudi Arabia has long filled in the role of swing oil producer needed to stabilize world energy markets.

The kingdom is the sole producer capable of filling any supply deficit in energy markets, stepping in whenever another country fails to meet the quota the world oil market demands.

In light of US re-imposed sanctions on Iran, Riyadh is expected to step in to fill any shortfall in supply caused by removing Tehran barrels from markets.

More than two-thirds of the world's economy is dominated by the G20 group which accounts for 80 percent of world trade. Similarly, Saudi Arabia is the world’s biggest oil exporter.



Saudi Arabia, Egypt Discuss Developments in Syria, Gaza

 The flag adopted by the new Syrian rulers is displayed, in the Bab Touma district of the Old City of Damascus, after the ousting of Syria's Bashar al-Assad, in Damascus, Syria, December 22, 2024. (Reuters)
The flag adopted by the new Syrian rulers is displayed, in the Bab Touma district of the Old City of Damascus, after the ousting of Syria's Bashar al-Assad, in Damascus, Syria, December 22, 2024. (Reuters)
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Saudi Arabia, Egypt Discuss Developments in Syria, Gaza

 The flag adopted by the new Syrian rulers is displayed, in the Bab Touma district of the Old City of Damascus, after the ousting of Syria's Bashar al-Assad, in Damascus, Syria, December 22, 2024. (Reuters)
The flag adopted by the new Syrian rulers is displayed, in the Bab Touma district of the Old City of Damascus, after the ousting of Syria's Bashar al-Assad, in Damascus, Syria, December 22, 2024. (Reuters)

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held telephone talks on Monday with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty.

Discussions focused on the latest developments in Syria.

A statement from the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said Abdelatty stressed “the importance of supporting the Syrian state during this critical moment in Syria’s history.”

He underscored the need to respect its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and to empower its national institutions.

He called for the adoption of a comprehensive political process, led by the Syrian people, so that stability can be restored throughout their country.

The FMs also discussed the latest developments in Gaza, with Abdellaty briefing Prince Faisal on Egypt’s “intense efforts with all concerned parties to reach an immediate and sustainable ceasefire and to ensure the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid.”