The Crown Prince receives calls from the Presidents of Chad and Senegal expressing their support for the Kingdom
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received important telephone calls reflecting the depth of diplomatic relations and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's standing regionally and internationally. These calls came from His Excellency President Mohamed Idriss Déby of the Republic of Chad and His Excellency President Bassiro Diomêne Faye of the Republic of Senegal, at a time of escalating tensions in the region.
Details of the Chadian president's call with the Crown Prince
During the phone call, the escalating military situation in the region and its potential repercussions were discussed. Chadian President Mohamed Idriss Déby expressed his country's full support and unwavering solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the face of the Iranian attacks. President Déby firmly emphasized Chad's categorical rejection of any violation of the Kingdom's sovereignty or any attempt to undermine its security and stability, affirming that the Kingdom's security is an integral part of the security of the Islamic and African world.
Senegal's supportive stance towards the Kingdom's measures
In a related development, His Royal Highness the Crown a telephone call from Senegalese President Bassiro Dionne Faye, during which they discussed the latest developments in light of the military escalation in the region. The Senegalese President expressed his country's deep solidarity with the Kingdom in the face of the aggression it has suffered, affirming Senegal's full support for all measures taken by the Saudi leadership to enhance the Kingdom's security, protect its resources, and maintain its stability. He also commended the Saudi leadership's wisdom in handling the crises.
The Crown Prince and the pivotal role of Saudi Arabia in the Islamic world
These contacts come within a historical context that underscores the pivotal role played by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, in guiding the Islamic world. Saudi relations with African nations, particularly those in the Sahel and Sahara regions such as Chad and Senegal, extend back decades, characterized by fruitful cooperation and strategic partnership under the umbrella of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. The Kingdom has consistently been a primary source of support for these countries during their economic and developmental crises, thus solidifying its position as a bastion of stability and an indispensable political and religious authority.
Significance of international solidarity amid regional tensions
This broad international solidarity is of exceptional importance in the current circumstances, sending a powerful political message that underscores the isolation of any party attempting to destabilize the region. The reaffirmation by African and Islamic leaders of their rejection of any infringement upon the Kingdom's sovereignty reflects a profound understanding that Saudi Arabia's stability is a cornerstone of international peace and security. This international consensus also demonstrates the success of Saudi diplomacy in building robust alliances capable of confronting security challenges, and it confirms that any threat to the Kingdom will be met with widespread global condemnation, thus reinforcing the Kingdom's resolute stance in defending its territory and its people.
