Saudi Foreign Minister Participates in 1st Session of G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on 'G20’s Role in Dealing with Ongoing International Tensions'

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah participates in the first session of the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, held in Rio de January, Brazil, under the title “The G20’s Role in Dealing with Ongoing International Tensions.”

During the meeting, Prince Faisal delivered a speech, congratulating Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira, on his country's assumption of the G20 presidency for 2024.

In his speech, the minister stated that the “escalation and spread of global conflicts have placed pressures on international cooperation and weakened the credibility and trust in the multilateral framework.”

He emphasized the importance of international institutions fulfilling their commitments at the global level and being clearer in their positions than they currently are, especially in dealing with the tragic situation in Gaza.

The Saudi minister indicated that the G20 countries bear responsibility to take decisive action to end the catastrophe in Gaza, which poses urgent threats to regional peace and prosperity and global economic stability.

He stressed the importance of condemning the atrocities committed in Gaza, urging the G20 countries to exert pressure for meaningful actions to end the war in Gaza and support a credible, irreversible path towards a two-state solution.