Gulf-US Summit: Crown Prince discusses regional and International issues
The speech at the Gulf-US Summit in Riyadh was started by Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, who welcomed President Donald Trump of the USA, as well as all Their Majesties and Highnesses, the heads of state from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations. Trending: Uber is set to introduce self-driving cars in Saudi Arabia this year
First, the Crown Prince welcomed everyone to Saudi Arabia and offered congratulations and best wishes for the summit on behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
According to the Crown Prince, the meeting that took place today—at which the US president was present—is a continuation of the longstanding alliance and cooperative connection between the US, the GCC nations, and the Kingdom. Over the past few decades, this partnership has flourished, setting a new standard for effective collaboration.
The summit, as stated by the Crown Prince, symbolizes the Kingdom’s commitment to collaborate in fulfilling the hopes and dreams of the nations and people in the region by strengthening strategic ties and enhancing collaborations with the United States.
Security and regional cooperation: Enhancing security and stability efforts:
When discussing security relations, Prince Mohammed bin Salman brought up the 2017 GCC-US meeting, wherein the leaders of the GCC nations stressed the need to fight terrorism and dissolve its organizations while also boosting the security of GCC nations and safeguarding their interests. The summit also underscored the importance of GCC nations enhancing their security, defense, and military capabilities to confront regional and global threats. Recommend: Jawazat clarifies on Exit re-entry visa of a period more than one year
According to the Saudi Crown Prince, the present summit is a significant step toward the continuation of cooperation between the US and the nations of the Gulf Cooperation Council to address security threats and challenges in the region, and it is part of a larger effort to strengthen this common goal of achieving international and regional stability.
Trade and economic partnership with the United States:
As part of his statement, the Crown Prince addressed the strategic and commercial partnership with the US, highlighting the importance of the US as a trade and economic partner for the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council.
The United States’ trade volume with the GCC nations hit approximately $120 billion in 2024, showing how strong and effective this trading partnership is. He stressed the significance of ongoing collaboration to expand economic cooperation and explore fresh possibilities in different areas to accomplish shared goals.
Supporting regional peace: the Palestinian issue and the wars in Gaza and Sudan:
During the speech, the Crown Prince addressed serious regional issues, reiterating the Kingdom’s recognition of the depth of the problems and the need for a long-term, complete solution if the area is to achieve stability. See Also: 3 new stations launched on Orange Line of Riyadh Metro
The Crown Prince confirmed Saudi Arabia’s support for international efforts to end the Palestinian-Israeli conflict in line with the Arab Peace Initiative and other relevant international resolutions, and he pointed out the critical need for a lasting resolution to the conflict.
He went on to say that the kingdom would support any initiative to end the conflict in Gaza and establish a lasting peace deal that protects Palestinian rights while also ending the violence in the area.
Concerning the situation in Sudan, the Crown Prince conveyed the support of the Kingdom for initiatives to resolve the crisis through the Jeddah Forum, which is sponsored by Saudi Arabia and the United States, in the hopes of achieving a total ceasefire of conflicts.
Political Solutions to Regional Wars: Encouraging Dialogue in Yemen and Syria:
The involvement of the Kingdom in peacekeeping operations in Yemen has been reiterated by the Crown Prince, who also highlighted the Kingdom’s support for talks between the various Yemeni factions to achieve a thorough political settlement. The goal of the kingdom is to establish peace and stability in the area, including in Yemen, and these actions are consistent with that objective. Like and Follow Saudi Expatriates page on Facebook
The Saudi Crown Prince also praised US President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw sanctions on Syria. He believes that the move will help the Syrian people recover and grow, as well as contribute to regional stability and security.
The kingdom’s commitment to peace efforts includes cooperation on the Ukrainian crisis:
Prince Mohammed bin Salman continued on to say that the Saudi government will keep trying to resolve the conflict in Ukraine through peaceful means.
He lauded President Trump’s initiatives in this area, saying that the kingdom views the situation in Ukraine as a major obstacle to preserving world peace and security.
Welcoming Lebanon and de-escalation between India and Pakistan:
To maintain Lebanon’s independence and safety, the Crown Prince also reaffirmed the support of the Kingdom for the reforms initiated by the Lebanese president and cabinet, including the limitation of private ownership of weapons and the reform of government institutions. Read: Annual report of Saudi Vision 2030
“We welcome the ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and India, and we hope that it will contribute to containing the escalation and restoring calm between the two countries.”
Importance of ongoing cooperation and the achievement of common interests:
The Crown Prince concluded by saying, “We look forward to this summit contributing to achieving its shared goals, benefiting our peoples, and contributing to growth, prosperity, and progress for our countries.”
Ensuring regional and international peace and stability, serving the interests of peoples of the region and the world, and maintaining collaboration between the United States and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries in all areas were priorities for His Highness. Join Saudi Expatriates channel on Telegram for latest updates
