Saudi Arabia and Russia to stop the Gaza war… and the two-state solution is the path to stability

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Saudi Arabia and Russia stressed the need to stop military operations in the Palestinian territories, and emphasized that there is no way to achieve security and stability in Palestine except through implementing international resolutions related to the two-state solution. They expressed their deep concern about the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza… They also confirmed the agreement to strengthen defense and security cooperation between the two countries.

On Thursday, the Saudi News Agency (SPA) quoted a joint statement issued at the conclusion of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin during his visit to the Kingdom, that the two sides agreed to enhance cooperation between the two countries in the fields of oil and gas, and “the necessity of… The commitment of all participating countries to the OPEC+ agreement in a way that serves the interests of producers and consumers and supports the growth of the global economy. They praised the close cooperation between their countries and “the successful efforts of the OPEC+ countries in enhancing the stability of global oil markets.”

The statement said that Prince Mohammed bin Salman and President Putin “reviewed the historical and strategic relations between the two friendly countries, and ways to develop them in all fields, and views were exchanged on the overall current regional and international situations.” Putin congratulated Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the city of Riyadh’s victory to host the international exhibition “Expo 2030.”

In the economic, trade and investment fields, the two sides praised the growth in the volume of trade in 2022 at a rate of (46 percent) compared to 2021, noting the size of the common economic interests between the two countries, stressing their intention to continue joint work to enhance and diversify trade between them, and work to intensify communication between the private sector. In the two countries to discuss promising trade and investment opportunities and transform them into effective partnerships. The two sides stressed the continuation of work to enhance mutual and joint investments between the two countries, empower the private sector, exchange visits, hold joint investment forums and events, develop the investment-attractive environment, provide the necessary capabilities, and address any challenges in this field.

energy

In the field of energy, the two sides praised the close cooperation between them, and the successful efforts of the “OPEC+” countries in enhancing the stability of global oil markets, and stressed the importance of continuing this cooperation, and the necessity of all participating countries to adhere to the “OPEC+” agreement, in a way that serves the interests of producers and consumers and supports growth. International Economy.

The two sides praised the success of holding the work of the (eighth) session of the Saudi-Russian joint committee, which was held in October 2023 in Moscow. To enhance close cooperation between the two countries, as the meeting witnessed the two sides agreeing on new areas of cooperation between the two countries.

The two sides agreed to enhance cooperation in the following areas: 1- Oil and gas, such as purchasing, supplying and standardizing equipment in the field of oil and gas, research and development services in oil and gas, and petrochemicals, and evaluating the use of modern technologies in this field between companies in the two countries, and the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. Electricity and renewable energy, including solar energy, wind energy, geothermal energy, and developing their projects and technologies, developing supply chains for the energy sectors and their sustainability, and enabling cooperation between companies to maximize the use of local resources in the two countries in a way that contributes to achieving flexibility and effectiveness of energy supplies, energy efficiency and rationalization. Consume it and raise awareness of its importance.

2 – The geoscientific field and knowledge exchange, which contributes to increasing geotechnical capabilities through geological, mining and environmental studies, and benefiting from investment opportunities in the sectors targeted in the Kingdom’s national industrial strategy, including pharmaceutical industries and medical devices. 3 – Environment, water, agriculture and food security. 4 – Communications, technology, digital economy, innovation, space, transportation and logistics services. 5 – Judiciary and justice, and starting discussions on a draft cooperation agreement between the two countries in the judicial field in civil and commercial matters. 6 – Sustainable tourism and developing tourism movement between the two countries. 7- Sports. 8 – Education, higher education, research and innovation, medical training, technical and vocational training, and teaching the Arabic and Russian languages. 9- Media. 10 – Health.

the climate

The Russian side welcomed the “Green Saudi Arabia” and “Green Middle East” initiatives, which were launched by the Kingdom, stressing its support for the Kingdom’s efforts in the field of climate change by implementing the circular carbon economy approach launched by the Kingdom and approved by the leaders of the G20 countries. The two sides stressed the importance of adhering to the principles of the Framework Agreement. Climate change, the Paris Agreement, and the necessity of developing and implementing climate agreements by focusing on emissions without sources.

The two sides expressed their desire to maximize the use of local content in energy sector projects, cooperate to stimulate innovation, apply emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence in the energy sector and develop the incubating environment for them.

The two sides praised the level of joint investments between the two countries in industrial projects in the Kingdom, including 4 factories in the cities of the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, with investments amounting to 300 million riyals.

Defense cooperation

In the defense and security aspect, the two sides agreed to enhance defense cooperation, in a way that supports and achieves common interests between the two countries. They affirmed their desire to strengthen existing security cooperation and coordination on issues of common interest, including combating crimes in all their forms, combating terrorism and extremism and their financing, and exchanging information to confront terrorist organizations, in a way that achieves security and stability in the two countries.

The two sides affirmed their intention to strengthen and coordinate bilateral international cooperation among their concerned agencies to combat cross-border corruption crimes in all their forms, prosecute their perpetrators, and recover proceeds obtained from corruption crimes, by benefiting from the global operations network of law enforcement authorities concerned with combating corruption (Globe E). .

The Russian side welcomed the Kingdom’s hosting of the (fourth) Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance scheduled to be held in November 2024.

The two sides agreed on the importance of enhancing coordination and cooperation between the two countries in international organizations, including the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and the G20, to confront the economic challenges that the world is going through.

Peace and Gaza

In international affairs, the two sides renewed their determination to continue coordination and intensify efforts aimed at maintaining international peace and security. The two sides exchanged views on issues of concern to both countries on the regional and international arenas, and affirmed their determination to enhance cooperation and joint coordination towards them, and to continue their support for everything that would establish peace and stability in the region and the world.

The two sides discussed developments in the situation in Palestine, expressed their deep concern about the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, and stressed the need to stop military operations in the Palestinian territories, and the need to protect civilians in accordance with international law and international humanitarian law.

They stressed the need to enable international humanitarian organizations to play their role in providing humanitarian and relief aid to the Palestinian people, including United Nations organizations, especially the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), and to support their efforts in this regard.

The two sides stressed that there is no way to achieve security and stability in Palestine except through the implementation of international resolutions related to the two-state solution, ensuring the creation of appropriate conditions for peaceful coexistence and economic development and enabling the Palestinian people to achieve their legitimate rights to establish an independent, sovereign Palestinian state on the 1967 borders, with its capital. East Jerusalem.

In this regard, the Russian side appreciated the Kingdom’s hosting of the extraordinary joint Arab-Islamic summit in Riyadh, and the decisions it resulted in regarding the current events in Palestine, praising the Kingdom’s leadership of the efforts made in implementing the summit’s decisions to crystallize international action to stop the aggression against Gaza.

Regarding the crisis in Ukraine, the Russian side expressed its appreciation for the humanitarian and political efforts undertaken by Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, including the release of a number of prisoners of different nationalities, and the ongoing efforts in this regard.

Regarding the Yemeni issue, the two sides affirmed their full support for international and regional efforts to reach a comprehensive political solution to the Yemeni crisis, and the Russian side praised the Kingdom’s efforts to encourage dialogue and reconciliation between the Yemeni parties, facilitate the arrival of humanitarian aid to all regions of Yemen, and the financial support the Kingdom provides to address the difficult financial conditions that Facing the Yemeni government and the development projects provided by the Saudi Program for the Development and Reconstruction of Yemen.

The Russian side welcomed the resumption of diplomatic relations between the Kingdom and Iran, expressing its hope that this step would contribute to enhancing security and stability in the region, in a way that preserves the sovereignty of countries and non-interference in their internal affairs.

The two sides stressed the importance of Iran’s commitment to the peacefulness of its nuclear program, transparent cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency, and the importance of concerted efforts in conducting comprehensive negotiations in which the countries of the region participate, and that address the sources of the threat to regional and international security and peace.

Regarding the Syrian issue, the two sides praised the decision of the League of Arab States to resume the participation of Syrian government delegations in meetings of the League Council and its affiliated organizations and bodies, and expressed their aspiration that this would contribute to supporting the stability and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic, resolving the Syrian crisis and facilitating the safe voluntary return of Syrian refugees to Syria. Their country.

Regarding the Sudanese issue, the two sides stressed the importance of building on the Jeddah Declaration (Commitment to Protect Civilians in Sudan) signed on May 11, 2023, and the humanitarian arrangements within the framework of international humanitarian law signed on May 20, 2023, to end the ongoing conflict in Sudan and restore political dialogue between All Parties.

The two sides welcomed the progress achieved in the second Jeddah talks on November 7, 2023, and the resumption of dialogue between the two sides of the conflict in Sudan, with the aim of reaching a permanent cessation of hostilities, and in a way that contributes to alleviating the suffering of the Sudanese people.

The Russian side praised the Kingdom’s efforts in evacuating a number of nationals of brotherly and friendly countries from Sudan, and the relief and humanitarian assistance it provided to the Sudanese people.

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