Johannesburg, August 24, 2023, In a remarkable turn of events, an individual has been chosen to act as a substitute for His Royal Highness. In a significant display of diplomatic engagement, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, along with Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, spearheaded the Kingdom's delegation at the BRICS-Africa Outreach and BRICS Plus Dialogue. This high-level event took place in Johannesburg, South Africa, and revolved around the overarching theme of "Partnership for Mutually Accelerated Growth, Sustainable Development, and Inclusive Multilateralism."
In a momentous address, the Foreign Minister of the Kingdom extended warm greetings from none other than the esteemed Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. With utmost gratitude, the Kingdom expressed its deep appreciation for the tireless endeavors undertaken by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in hosting the summits, ensuring their resounding triumph.
In a resolute manner, the individual emphasized the Kingdom's fervent desire for the forthcoming summits to serve as a catalyst for engaging in constructive dialogue regarding methods to bolster coordination, consultation, and relations founded on a bedrock of mutual respect. Furthermore, the aim is to delve into avenues that will fortify collaboration across all domains.
In a statement, he emphasized that this approach aligns with the Kingdom's unwavering commitment to highlighting the significance of collaborative efforts and mobilizing multilateral cooperation platforms to surmount shared obstacles. The ultimate goal is to establish an environment of security and stability that fosters the advancement of development and economic prosperity. In a statement, he emphasized that this particular approach serves as a crucial foundation for the Kingdom's ambitious Vision 2030.
Prince Faisal emphasized the Kingdom's unwavering commitment to global goals and sustainable development. He highlighted the nation's determination to enhance the well-being of its people through the utilization of effective tools and assuming a responsible role in stabilizing energy markets. Moreover, Prince Faisal underscored the Kingdom's dedication to maintaining its position as a secure and dependable energy provider, drawing from diverse sources. Notably, the Kingdom is directing its investments towards renewable energy, further solidifying its commitment to a greener future.
The Foreign Minister expressed the Kingdom's immense pride in its position as the Middle East's leading trading partner within the BRICS nations. With a staggering volume of bilateral trade amounting to USD 160 billion in 2022, this figure serves as a testament to the robust and flourishing relationship between Saudi Arabia and the BRICS countries.
Prince Faisal highlighted the significant strategic relations between the Kingdom and the BRICS Group. These relations serve to strengthen the foundations of shared principles, with a particular emphasis on respecting the sovereignty and independence of states, refraining from interfering in their internal affairs, upholding international law, promoting peaceful conflict resolution, safeguarding global peace and stability, and embracing effective multilateral diplomatic frameworks to foster cooperative and mutually beneficial development.
