Saudi Arabia has stressed that the peoples of the region deserve a future built on peace, development, and cooperation. Saudi Arabia participated in the Oslo Forum 2026, held under the patronage of the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and was represented by Minister Plenipotentiary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Manal bint Hassan Radwan, who took part in the main session titled “Mediation in a Turbulent Middle East.” In her remarks, Radwan highlighted Saudi Arabia’s longstanding role in mediation and sustainable peacebuilding, stressing that the Kingdom’s approach is founded on respect for rights, human dignity, and security for all. She noted that decades of regional power politics have imposed significant humanitarian, political, and economic costs, emphasizing that lasting stability cannot be achieved through dominance or imposed realities, but through a collective security framework based on cooperation, state sovereignty, strong national institutions, and adherence to international law. She reaffirmed that creating an independent Palestinian state and the fulfillment of the Palestinian people’s legitimate rights remain essential to achieving lasting regional peace and integration. In this context, she highlighted Saudi-led efforts through the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution and the New York Declaration as practical frameworks for advancing peace. Radwan also reiterated the Kingdom’s support for efforts to end the war in Gaza and implement relevant international initiatives, stressing that security and stability cannot come at the expense of sovereignty or the legitimate rights of peoples. She underscored Saudi Arabia’s commitment to a regional security vision rooted in inclusivity, cooperation, and respect for international norms, while recognizing the contributions of China, Oman, and Iraq in supporting rapprochement with Iran and promoting regional de-escalation. She noted that some regional actors have demonstrated a growing willingness to adapt to cooperative regional security approaches and engage in frameworks of dialogue and joint action, while Israel continues to pursue a security doctrine based on military superiority and the use of force. She added that the continued occupation, along with annexation and settlement policies, undermines efforts to build a sustainable regional security architecture and hinders the achievement of genuine regional integration founded on equality, respect for rights, sovereignty, and international law. Radwan emphasized that the humanitarian toll of wars, occupation, and external interference is no longer acceptable, and that the peoples of the region deserve a future built on peace, development, and cooperation. She affirmed that Saudi Arabia will continue to work tirelessly, through its strategic partnerships and regional and international role, to advance sustainable peace and security.
