Saudi Arabia backs balanced approach to emissions cuts, energy security

Saudi Minister of Energy and Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Abdulaziz bin Salman said the Kingdom supports a balanced approach between reducing emissions, energy security, and sustainable development.

Speaking at the COP31 Leaders' Summit in Antalya, southwestern Turkey, the minister added that countries should be allowed to choose their own pathways to achieve climate goals.

He emphasized that meeting climate objectives requires enabling developing nations to access financing, technology, and to strengthen their adaptation capacities. He also noted that pursuing net zero targets without considering energy security could undermine these goals.