Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, reiterated on Friday Saudi Arabia’s categorical rejection of the targeting of civilians in Gaza under any pretext.
He underlined the importance of committing to international humanitarian law and the need for military operations to stop.
The ground must be paved for restoring stability and achieving permanent peace, he said as he chaired the inaugural Gulf Cooperation Council and ASEAN summit in Riyadh.
The summit, he added, consolidates the bonds of friendship between the two organizations and aims to develop the partnership to achieve the interests of people, bolster growth and cement security and stability.
Crown Prince Mohammed said he was looking forward to bolstering economic relations with the member countries and open new horizons of cooperation in all fields.
The closing statement of the summit called on all concerned parties to implement a ceasefire in Gaza and ensure that humanitarian aid and relief are delivered to Gaza.
Civilians must not be the targets of attacks and the parties must commit to international humanitarian law and the Geneva Convention.
The gatherers in Riyadh demanded the immediate and unconditional release of civilian hostages and detainees, especially women, children and the elderly.
They urged the concerned parties to exert efforts to reach a peaceful solution to the crisis.
Saudi Arabia, the European Union and Arab Leage all support the revival of the Middle East process in cooperation with Egypt and Jordan, they added.
