17-05-2025
Baghdad Summit: Saudi Arabia rejects Gaza displacement, welcomes Syria sanctions relief
Shafaq News/ Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel al-Jubeir reaffirmed, on Saturday, the Kingdom's firm opposition to the forced displacement of Palestinians and endorsed the establishment of a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.
Speaking at the 34th Arab League Summit in Baghdad, al-Jubeir called for an immediate and sustained ceasefire in Gaza and denounced any solution that fails to meet the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people. 'We reject forced displacement and any imposed outcomes,' he said, urging the international community to support a two-state solution based on the 1967 borders.
Al-Jubeir also condemned Israeli strikes on Syrian territory and reiterated Riyadh's support for Syria's sovereignty and reconstruction. He welcomed the recent US decision to lift sanctions on Syria, announced during President Donald Trump's visit to the Kingdom, calling it 'an opportunity for recovery, rebuilding, and renewed prosperity.'
On Sudan, the minister emphasized the importance of sustained dialogue between conflicting parties and unimpeded humanitarian aid access, reaffirming Saudi Arabia's commitment to ending the conflict and alleviating civilian suffering.
Regarding Yemen, al-Jubeir said Riyadh remains dedicated to facilitating a Yemeni-led political agreement to resolve the crisis and continues to support efforts to secure maritime navigation routes, describing them as 'a global priority tied to international interests.'
The minister also underscored Saudi Arabia's support for Lebanon's institutional reforms and efforts to ensure that arms remain solely in the hands of the Lebanese state.
Following al-Jubeir's remarks, Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid announced the start of a closed session among Arab leaders to discuss core summit agendas.
Al-Jubeir also condemned Israeli strikes on Syrian territory and reiterated Riyadh's support for Syria's sovereignty and reconstruction. He welcomed the recent US decision to lift sanctions on Syria, announced during President Donald Trump's visit to the Kingdom, calling it 'an opportunity for recovery, rebuilding, and renewed prosperity.'
On Sudan, the minister emphasized the importance of sustained dialogue between conflicting parties and unimpeded humanitarian aid access, reaffirming Saudi Arabia's commitment to ending the conflict and alleviating civilian suffering.
Turning to Yemen, al-Jubeir said Riyadh remains dedicated to facilitating a Yemeni-led political agreement to resolve the crisis and continues to support efforts to secure maritime navigation routes, describing them as 'a global priority tied to international interests.'
Regarding Lebanon, the minister underscored Saudi Arabia's support for institutional reforms and efforts to ensure that arms remain solely in the hands of the Lebanese state.
Following al-Jubeir's remarks, Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid announced the start of a closed session among Arab leaders to discuss core summit agendas.
