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Mohammed bin Salman, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, has stated that the Kingdom will not engage in diplomatic relations with Israel until an independent Palestinian State with East Jerusalem as its capital is established.
The declaration had also marked a significant statement reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s longstanding stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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The statement was delivered during the inauguration of the ninth session of the Shura Council, on behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
He said, “We reiterate Saudi Arabia’s firm rejection and strong condemnation of the Israeli occupation authority’s crimes against the Palestinian people, which flagrantly violate international and humanitarian law, adding to their long and bitter suffering.
“The Kingdom will not cease its tireless efforts in pursuit of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, and we affirm that no diplomatic ties with Israel will be established until this is achieved,” he added.
He further said that the Kingdom is keen to cooperate with all effective countries in the international community, affirming its certainty that what protects humanity and preserves its civilisational values is the common pursuit of a better future based on fruitful cooperation between countries and people.
He added that these include respecting the independence of countries and their values, adhering to the principle of good neighbourliness, non-interference in their internal affairs, and avoiding resorting to violence to resolve disputes.
“The Kingdom also seeks to enhance regional and international security and peace, by making efforts to reach political solutions to the crises in Yemen, Sudan, Libya, and others, and also supports solutions in international crises such as the Russian-Ukrainian crisis,” he added.
The crown prince outlined the Kingdom’s foreign policy, expressing a commitment to working with all influential nations in the international community.
He emphasised that safeguarding humanity and preserving its values depends on the collective pursuit of a better future through fruitful cooperation, respect for national sovereignty, adherence to good neighbourly principles, non-interference in internal affairs, and avoiding resorting to force in resolving conflicts.
