On behalf of HRH the Crown Prince, Foreign Minister Participates in the Third Asia Cooperation Dialogue Summit

Doha, October 03, 2024, SPA -- On behalf of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah participated today in the Third Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) Summit in Doha.
Prince Faisal delivered a speech in which he expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to the State of Qatar for the invitation and hospitality of the Third ACD Summit and conveyed the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
Prince Faisal stressed the Kingdom's emphasis on the platform's importance in promoting dialogue and cooperation among Asian countries in various fields, including economic, political, and cultural.
He underscored that development challenges cannot be separated from the tense political and security situations in the region in light of the current events in Palestine and Lebanon, which represent a significant obstacle to economic development and trade progress.
Prince Faisal stated: "The continuation of aggression and violations in the region hinders the movement of international trade and increases political tensions that threaten the flow of investments and economic cooperation between the countries of the region and the world."
He also stressed the importance of resolving regional conflicts by peaceful and diplomatic means to ensure the region's prosperity. He stated: "We thank the countries of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue for their support for the two-state solution and their recognition of the State of Palestine, and we urge the rest of the world to follow suit, which prompted us to contribute with brothers and friends in the establishment of the international coalition to implement the two-state solution."
Prince Faisal noted the growing role of sports in promoting diplomatic work: "The Kingdom believes in the importance of sports diplomacy as an effective means of facilitating constructive dialogue and supporting peace and stability, and the Kingdom is constantly working to strengthen this sector by hosting many major sports events."
The Kingdom's delegation included Saudi Ambassador to Qatar Prince Mansour bin Khalid bin Farhan, Director General of the Office of the Foreign Minister Abdulrahman Aldawood, and Director of the Department of Federations, Groups and Specialized Organizations Fares Al-Otaibi.
-- SPA