Saudi Foreign Minister to discuss the future of the international order at the Munich 2026 conference
His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, the Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, participated in the 2026 Munich Security Conference through a high-level panel discussion entitled "The Turning Point: The International Order Between Reform and Collapse." This participation underscores the pivotal role played by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in shaping the global political and security landscape, and its continued commitment to being present at major international forums.
Details of the discussion session and participants
The session witnessed a notable international presence, with His Highness the Minister of Foreign Affairs participating alongside a distinguished group of global decision-makers, including His Excellency the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Colombia, Mr. Pedro Arnulfo Sánchez Suárez, the Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations, Mr. Michael Waltz, and the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, Ms. Kaja Callas. This diverse attendance enriched the discussion on the common challenges facing various international powers.
The importance of the Munich Security Conference as a global platform
The Munich Security Conference (MSC) is the world’s leading forum for discussing international security policies, bringing together hundreds of top decision-makers from around the globe annually, including heads of state and government, ministers, and representatives of international organizations. The 2026 edition is particularly significant given the rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape, making the Kingdom’s participation a strategic opportunity to present its vision for achieving global stability and preventing conflict.
Reforming the international system: an urgent necessity
The session addressed key issues concerning the effectiveness of multilateral institutions, particularly the United Nations and the Security Council, in light of escalating tensions. The discussion focused on the "reform or collapse" dilemma, examining the security and economic challenges straining the current international order established after World War II. Participants emphasized that maintaining the system in its current form without modernizing its mechanisms could render it completely incapable of addressing contemporary crises.
Saudi Vision of International Justice
The discussion addressed global economic crises and their direct impact on international peace and security. In this context, the Kingdom's long-standing vision emerged, emphasizing the need to reform the international system by modernizing its mechanisms to achieve justice and equality among nations and ensure fair representation for countries of the Global South. The call for reforming international institutions is no longer an intellectual luxury, but a pressing necessity to guarantee the sustainability of international cooperation and to confront transnational challenges such as climate change, pandemics, and cyber warfare.
The session concluded by emphasizing that diplomatic dialogue and joint action are the only way to overcome the current "turning point" towards a more stable and prosperous global order for all.
