Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman stressed on Sunday that Riyadh represents the capital of energy security, noting that this status reflects the Kingdom's efforts, as well as those of the men and women working in the energy sector, to ensure reliable energy supplies and fulfill Saudi Arabia’s commitments to the world. Achieving energy security requires cooperation among all countries, he said. Speaking at the opening of the ministerial meeting of the International Energy Forum (IEF) in Riyadh, at the start of Riyadh Energy Week, the minister expressed hope that the gathering would help direct attention toward the most important issues that energy stakeholders should focus on. He noted that the current period makes dialogue on energy security more important than ever and that in-person meetings enable participants to exchange assessments directly, discuss concerns, and build the understanding necessary for practical cooperation among nations. He emphasized that Saudi Arabia will continue implementing its plans, meeting its domestic needs, and honoring its commitments to the world regardless of circumstances, stressing the Kingdom’s resilience and ability to continue advancing toward its objectives. Prince Abdulaziz said that Saudi Arabia’s commitment to energy security is one of its defining characteristics and expressed hope that the event would help more participants understand the depth of that commitment. “I am proud to say that this country, and the city of Riyadh, is the capital of energy security,” he said, attributing this standing to the efforts of the women and men working in the energy sector and to the work they undertake to ensure the continuity of supplies and the fulfillment of the Kingdom’s obligations. He pointed to the significant amount of work Saudi Arabia has accomplished over the past eight months, stressing that the Kingdom continues to reassure its partners that it will meet its commitments to the world and will not fail to do so. Abdulaziz bin Salman also noted that Saudi Arabia has demonstrated its ability to support the reliability of energy supplies under challenging circumstances through investment, preparedness, and decisive action. He cited the East-West Pipeline as a clear example, explaining that it connects production centers in the Eastern Province with export facilities in Yanbu on the Red Sea, providing an alternative route for oil to reach international markets. He further spoke about ongoing work on additional pipeline routes, expressing hope that the Kingdom’s commitments in this area would become clearer soon, ensuring the continuation of its efforts and strengthening its role in global energy markets.
