Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Addresses the UN General Assembly on Global Peace and Development

Saudi Arabia's Commitment to the UN Charter

• 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia reaffirms its commitment as a founding member of the UN, striving to uphold international law, peace, and multilateral cooperation.
• 💰 The kingdom has provided over 141 billion US dollars in aid to 174 countries, demonstrating its dedication to humanitarian calls.

Addressing Global Crises and the Palestinian Issue

• 🌍 The UN is urged to become more capable and efficient in resolving crises and conflicts without double standards, especially concerning the Palestinian people.
• 💔 The humanitarian crisis in Gaza, classified as a famine, is highlighted as a violation of charter principles, with a call for an end to aggression and sustainable humanitarian access.
• 🕊️ Saudi Arabia advocates for a just and lasting solution to the Palestinian issue through the two-state solution, emphasizing the need for international responsibility to end the tragedy.
• 🤝 The kingdom, alongside Norway and the EU, launched an initiative and conference to implement the two-state solution, aiming for an independent Palestinian state on 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Regional Stability and International Cooperation

• 🚫 Saudi Arabia condemns Iranian attacks on Qatar and continued Israeli aggressions, calling for international action to stop these violations.
• ☢️ The kingdom stresses adherence to the non-proliferation regime for a Middle East free of weapons of mass destruction and supports diplomatic engagement on Iran's nuclear program.
• 🚢 Protecting the security and freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and surrounding waters is crucial for global economy and regional security.
• ✈️ Saudi Arabia warns of the dangers of military AI and autonomous weapons, calling for international regulations.

Vision 2030 and Sustainable Development

• 📈 Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 has achieved significant progress, with 93% of performance indicators met, including reduced unemployment and increased women's labor market participation.
• 🌳 The kingdom is committed to climate action through initiatives like the Saudi Green Initiative and the Middle East Green Initiative, focusing on a circular carbon economy and investing in renewable energy and carbon capture technologies.
• 💧 Saudi Arabia is establishing a Global Water Organization based in Riyadh to foster international cooperation on water challenges, having already funded over 6 billion US dollars in water projects globally.
• ♻️ Efforts in environmental protection include quadrupling protected areas, adopting a new waste management system, and launching initiatives to combat desertification and drought, with significant financial commitments from regional institutions.