Saudi Cabinet reiterates rejection of all violations threatening maritime navigation security

Riyadh, March 11 (KUNA) -- The Saudi Cabinet reaffirmed today, Tuesday, the Kingdom’s rejection of all violations that threaten the security and safety of maritime navigation and global energy supplies, emphasizing the importance of the international community taking urgent measures to ensure maritime security, the flow of international trade, and the application of international law in this regard. Saudi Press Agency (SPA) quoted Saudi Media Minister Salman Al-Dosari as saying that this statement came following a session of the Saudi Cabinet chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh. The agency added that the Cabinet followed developments on the international scene and the continuous diplomatic efforts undertaken by the Kingdom, in coordination with sister and friendly countries, to consolidate regional security that preserves the stability of the region and safeguards the prospects for development and prosperity for its peoples, without compromising in defending the nation and its sovereignty, and in delivering a firm response to any threat or aggression targeting the security and safety of its citizens and residents. The Cabinet affirmed that, despite the challenges facing the region, the Kingdom has continued to supply energy to global markets reliably, based on long-term investments in infrastructure, storage facilities, and supply chains, and a system capable of handling changes with the highest technical and operational capabilities, thereby contributing to global energy security and the resilience of supply networks. (End) A.S. / M.M.J.