Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman reiterated the Arab world's determination to prevent the escalation of conflicts in the region. In his opening speech at the 32nd Arab League summit, the Crown Prince assured friendly countries worldwide that Saudi Arabia is actively working towards peace and will not allow the region to become a conflict zone. Saudi Arabia recently assumed the presidency of the 22-member Arab League.
Prince Mohammed emphasized the exhaustion of the Arab region with prolonged conflicts, urging a collective effort to move past the turbulent past and focus on achieving development and prosperity. He highlighted the vast untapped potential within the Arab states, including cultural capabilities, human resources, and natural wealth.
The Crown Prince welcomed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's return to the Arab League after a 12-year absence, expressing hope that it would mark the end of Syria's crisis. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attended the summit as a guest of honor.
Prince Mohammed bin Salman reaffirmed the centrality of the Palestinian cause to the Arab world and advocated for peaceful dialogue as the means to resolve the crisis in Sudan. He commended the signing of the Jeddah Declaration by the conflicting parties in Sudan and expressed optimism for an effective ceasefire.
Regarding the crisis in Ukraine, the Crown Prince emphasized Saudi Arabia's supportive stance in reducing tensions and improving the humanitarian situation. He expressed readiness to continue mediation efforts between Russia and Ukraine.
During the summit, the Crown Prince received various heads of state and leaders attending the event, including President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt, King Abdullah of Jordan, Tunisian President Kais Saied, Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
The one-day summit focuses on Syria's reintegration into the Arab League, the volatile situation in Sudan, and the Palestinian cause. Saudi Arabia assumed the summit's presidency after Algeria's term.
