The Crown Prince discusses Gulf and Jordanian security by phone with 5 leaders
In a diplomatic move reflecting the depth of fraternal ties and concern for common regional security, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today conducted a series of important telephone calls with the leaders of a number of brotherly countries.
The calls included His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait, and His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
A tense regional context and historical background
These contacts come amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, which have cast a shadow over the security and stability of the entire region. This initiative reaffirms Saudi Arabia's unwavering and steadfast commitment to supporting the security and stability of its neighbors, an approach that reflects the Kingdom's historical role as a cornerstone of the Arab and Gulf security system. These relations are based on historical and cultural ties and a shared destiny, embodied in the establishment of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in 1981, which aims to achieve coordination, integration, and interdependence among member states in all fields, ultimately leading to their unity, with joint defense and security cooperation being paramount.
Affirmation of full solidarity and unlimited support
During these calls, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, may God protect him, affirmed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's full solidarity with and support for these brotherly nations in confronting any attacks or threats targeting their sovereignty and security. His Royal Highness emphasized that the Kingdom is placing all its resources and capabilities at the disposal of its brothers in all measures they take to protect their security and stability, stressing that the security of the Gulf states and Jordan is an integral part of the security of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Strategic importance and expected impact
This diplomatic initiative holds immense strategic importance on several levels. Regionally, these contacts send a clear and powerful message of Gulf and Arab unity in the face of challenges, and strengthen mechanisms for joint action to counter any attempts to destabilize the region. Internationally, they highlight the pivotal and leading role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in promoting regional security and peace, and affirm to influential members of the international community that the countries of the region are capable of coordinating their positions and unifying their efforts to protect their vital interests, which contributes to the stability of global energy markets and international shipping lanes.
