New York City: Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia, delivered the Kingdom's speech at a high-level international conference focused on the peaceful settlement of the Palestinian issue and the implementation of the two-state solution at the United Nations headquarters. The Kingdom, collaborating with the French Republic, chaired the second session of the conference.
According to Union of OIC News Agencies, during his speech, the Foreign Minister highlighted the ongoing escalation and the severe violations faced by thousands of civilians, including starvation, bombing, and displacement. He criticized the systematic undermining of international efforts to deliver aid to Gaza and condemned Israeli violations in the West Bank and Holy Jerusalem, which include arbitrary restrictions and settlement policies aimed at altering the religious and demographic character of the area.
He emphasized that security and peace cannot be achieved by denying rights or imposing situations by force. He warned that such policies lead to instability, diminish opportunities for peace, and foster environments conducive to violence and extremism, posing threats to both regional and international security.
The Foreign Minister underscored Saudi Arabia's continuous efforts since the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative to establish an independent Palestinian state within the borders of June 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital. He commended the French Republic's determination to recognize the State of Palestine and urged other countries to support the Palestinian right to self-determination and engage in actions to end the occupation for lasting regional security and peace.
The session was attended by Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan, Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the USA, Prince Musab bin Mohammed Al-Farhan, Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs, Abdullah bin Zarah, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economic and Development Affairs, Ambassador Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Wasil, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom to the UN, Mohammed Al-Yahya, Advisor to the Minister, and Dr. Manal Radwan, Minister Plenipotentiary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
