Faisal bin Farhan: Saudi security does not tolerate any infringement... Ongoing escalation widens the scope of confrontation
Statements by Saudi Foreign Minister during the BRICS summit
Translated by Qiyas from السياسة — Original source
- Gulf states will not accept attacks on their territories under any pretext
- Gulf stability is an international matter linked to the integrity of the global economy
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan reaffirmed that the security and sovereignty of the Kingdom are non-negotiable, warning that continued escalation in the region would expand the scope of confrontation and threaten prospects for stability.
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Prince Faisal bin Farhan’s remarks came during his participation in the “BRICS 2026” summit in India, where he leads the Kingdom’s delegation at the two-day summit, which began on Saturday and addresses a number of international issues and files.
According to Al Arabiya channel, Riyadh affirms its right to take all measures necessary to protect its sovereignty, security, facilities, citizens, and residents on its territory, alongside its commitment to de-escalation and enhancing opportunities for dialogue and diplomacy.
The Saudi position follows repeated “outrageous attacks” described by the Saudi Foreign Ministry, carried out by Houthi militias against areas in southern Saudi Arabia, as well as attacks launched from Iraq against the East-West oil pipeline.
The Saudi Foreign Minister stressed that the security of the Arabian Gulf cannot be stabilized without respecting the sovereignty of its states, affirming that Gulf countries will not accept attacks on their territories under any pretext, and that regional stability is an international matter linked to the integrity of the global economy.
At the same time, Saudi Arabia remains committed to the importance of supporting comprehensive and sustainable political and diplomatic solutions to conflicts, de-escalation, and preventing the recurrence of tensions and conflicts in the region.
It also emphasizes the necessity of keeping the Hormuz Strait, the Bab al-Mandab Strait, and all vital waterways open, safe, and free from any threats.
