Saudi Foreign Minister: We Emphasize the Necessity of Resolving Conflicts by Peaceful Means

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Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, confirmed that his country's participation in the high-level week of the United Nations General Assembly in its eighty-first session this year is an extension of the Kingdom's approach to interacting with the international community and continuing its role in supporting international peace and security, activating dialogue and mediation, and contributing to addressing common challenges.

Prince Faisal bin Farhan explained that in light of the current developments in the region, his country emphasizes the necessity of adhering to the principles of international law that respect the sovereignty of states, affirm the resolution of disputes by peaceful means, and ensure the safety and freedom of navigation in international waterways, thereby preserving the security of all states and achieving the aspirations of their peoples.

On the other hand, he stated, "The Kingdom views the activities of this session, held under the slogan 'Restoring Trust and Managing Transformation: A United Nations that Meets Everyone's Aspirations', as an opportunity to renew the affirmation of the principles for which international institutions, led by the United Nations, were established, and to assume its role in establishing security and peace, reinforcing international laws and norms, and enhancing international cooperation in addressing crises."

He pointed out that the Kingdom places great importance on sustainable development, particularly in artificial intelligence technologies and ways to responsibly benefit from them to develop sectors and enhance their efficiency, and support innovation, achieving tangible returns for the peoples, coinciding with the designation of the year 2026 as the Year of Artificial Intelligence in the Kingdom.