Saudia Arabia - BRICS 2023

Saudi Arabia Takes Historic Stand at BRICS Summit: Calls for Global Halt on Weapon Exports to Israel"

In an unprecedented move at the recent BRICS summit, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman issued a powerful call for a worldwide cessation of weapon exports to Israel. The virtual summit, hosted by South Africa and attended by major emerging economies Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, aimed to forge a unified response to the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Saudi Arabia demands the start of a serious and comprehensive peace process to establish a Palestinian state along the borders of 1967, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told a virtual summit of the BRICS group on Tuesday.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman emphasized the urgency of a comprehensive peace process, advocating for the establishment of a Palestinian state along the 1967 borders. He stressed that international decisions supporting the two-state solution are crucial for achieving security and stability in Palestine.

As a recent addition to the BRICS Bloc, Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its unwavering rejection of Israel's military operations in the Gaza Strip. The Crown Prince condemned the unfolding "Brutal crimes" in Gaza, calling for collective efforts to put an end to them. Additionally, he voiced strong opposition to the forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza, urging collaborative initiatives to prevent a deterioration of humanitarian conditions.

Highlighting Saudi Arabia's continuous efforts to protect civilians in Gaza since the conflict's onset on October 7, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed concern over the escalating situation. The conflict erupted when Hamas fighters in cross-border raids, killed around 1,200 people, predominantly civilians, leading to Israel's extensive bombing campaign and ground offensive in Gaza.

According to Gaza authorities, the war has claimed over 13,300 lives, including thousands of children. Saudi Arabia's stand at the BRICS summit marks a significant diplomatic move in advocating for peace and condemning the violence in the region.