Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah said that Saudi Arabia’s participation in the high-level week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly this year reflects its approach of engaging with the international community, continuing its role in supporting international peace and security, promoting dialogue and mediation, and contributing to efforts to address shared challenges. In a statement to SPA, Prince Faisal said that the Kingdom views the proceedings of this session, held under the theme "Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations That Delivers for All," as an opportunity to reaffirm the principles on which international institutions, foremost among them the United Nations, were established. These principles include fulfilling their role in promoting security and peace, upholding international law and norms, and strengthening international cooperation in addressing crises. He added that, in light of current developments in the region, the Kingdom affirms the need to uphold the principles of international law, which underscore respect for the sovereignty of states, the peaceful resolution of disputes, and the safety and freedom of navigation in international waterways, thereby safeguarding the security of all nations and advancing the aspirations of their peoples. Prince Faisal also noted that, in its participation this year, the Kingdom places great importance on sustainable development, particularly artificial intelligence technologies and their responsible use to develop various sectors, enhance their efficiency, and support innovation, thus delivering tangible benefits to the people, coinciding with the Kingdom’s designation of 2026 as the Year of Artificial Intelligence.
