Confirming Continued Support for Palestine.. Saudi Foreign Minister: Our Relations with the UAE are Important for Regional Stability

SadaNews - The Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, confirmed on Monday the importance of Saudi-UAE relations for the stability of the region, pointing out the "differences in visions" between the two countries regarding the Yemeni file.

The Saudi Foreign Minister stated during a joint press conference with Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski following their meeting in Warsaw: "Regarding the relationship with the United Arab Emirates, from our perspective, it is of utmost importance for regional stability, and the Kingdom is keen on establishing strong and positive relations with the UAE as an important partner within the Gulf Cooperation Council."

Prince Faisal bin Farhan added: "Regarding Yemen... there are differences in visions, and the UAE has now decided to withdraw from Yemen. I believe if this is indeed the case, and if they have fully withdrawn all their forces from Yemen, the Kingdom will take responsibility, and I think this will form one of the main foundations for ensuring the continuation of the relationship in a strong and ongoing manner, serving the interests of all countries in the region."

Polish President Karol Nawrocki received Prince Faisal bin Farhan at the presidential palace in Warsaw, where they reviewed the cooperative relations between the two countries and discussed updates on regional and international situations.

During the conference, the Saudi Foreign Minister confirmed that the Kingdom is keen on enhancing its relations with Poland, expressing hope for expanding their cooperation, especially in economic fields, noting that the volume of trade exchange between the two countries reached about 8 billion dollars, reflecting the robustness of economic relations and the growing partnership between both sides.

The Saudi Foreign Minister stated that his country, in cooperation with Poland, emphasizes the importance of supporting stability in Palestine, Yemen, and Sudan, stressing the continued coordination on regional and international issues of common interest.

Prince Faisal bin Farhan continued: "The Kingdom values the consensus with Poland regarding the Palestinian issue, supporting the two-state solution principle according to relevant international laws and resolutions," adding, "We addressed during the meeting the commencement of the second phase of the peace plan regarding Gaza, and we hope the National Committee for Managing the Sector successfully achieves its objectives in providing basic services to a people that has suffered greatly and is in dire need of peace and security."

In conclusion, the Saudi Foreign Minister reaffirmed that Saudi Arabia renewed its full support for peaceful solutions to the Russian-Ukrainian crisis, contributing to enhancing international security and stability.

For his part, Radosław Sikorski, the Polish Foreign Minister, stated that Saudi Arabia is Poland's largest partner in the Middle East, expressing Warsaw's appreciation for its efforts regarding the Ukraine issue.

Sikorski added that his country supports international efforts aimed at establishing stability in Palestine, condemning what Israel has done in the Gaza Strip.

The Polish minister indicated that his country does not have information regarding what the United States may undertake concerning Iran, referring to developments related to the Iranian file.

Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Sikorski reviewed during the meeting the bilateral relations between the two countries, ways to enhance them, and develop them in various fields, and they discussed political developments, a number of issues of mutual interest, and the efforts being made to achieve regional and international security and stability.