As part of the intensive diplomatic efforts led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to enhance regional stability and coordinate common positions, His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a series of telephone calls today from his counterparts in the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Sultanate of Oman, and the Republic of Turkey. These discussions come at a critical juncture, as the Middle East region faces rapidly escalating challenges that necessitate the highest levels of coordination and consultation.

Saudi-Egyptian coordination

His Highness the Minister of Foreign Affairs began his diplomatic activities by receiving a telephone call from His Excellency Dr. Badr Abdel-Aty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration, and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs. During the call, they reviewed the deep-rooted fraternal relations between the two brotherly countries, which are a cornerstone of Arab stability. The two sides also discussed current developments in the region, emphasizing the importance of continued political consultation to unify perspectives on critical issues, in a way that serves the interests of both peoples and Arab national security.

Strengthening Gulf cooperation with the Sultanate of Oman

In a related development, Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed regional developments and efforts to address them during a telephone call with His Excellency Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman. This call reflects the depth of the historical relations between the Kingdom and the Sultanate within the framework of the Gulf Cooperation Council, as Riyadh and Muscat consistently strive to prioritize dialogue and support peaceful solutions to the crises plaguing the region, in order to ensure the security and stability of the Gulf states and the wider region.

Talks with the Turkish side

His Highness the Minister of Foreign Affairs also received a telephone call from His Excellency the Turkish Foreign Minister, Mr. Hakan Fidan. Discussions focused on regional developments and international efforts to contain tensions. These talks are a continuation of the development of Saudi-Turkish relations in recent years, as both countries play a pivotal role in complex regional issues, making coordination between them an urgent necessity to address the security and political challenges in the region.

The leading role of Saudi diplomacy

These successive contacts underscore the pivotal role played by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, as a stabilizing force in the region. Saudi diplomacy is actively working to de-escalate tensions, support peace initiatives, and mobilize international and regional efforts to end conflicts, drawing on its political and economic weight and its spiritual standing in the Islamic world.

In a significant political development reflecting the seriousness of the current stage in the Middle East region, the foreign ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation their extraordinary meeting in Jeddah by issuing a strongly worded statement affirming Islamic and Arab principles regarding the Palestinian cause.

The centrality of the Palestinian cause and the rejection of settlements

The meeting reaffirmed that the Palestinian cause and Jerusalem constitute the central issue for the entire Muslim world. In this context, the ministers expressed their categorical rejection and strong condemnation of all Israeli measures aimed at altering the demographic and geographic reality in the occupied territories. This included rejecting the policies of "annexation" and the imposition of purported sovereignty over the West Bank, as well as the expansion of colonial settlements, considering these steps a flagrant violation of international law and resolutions of international legitimacy, which deem the acquisition of territory by force an illegal act.

Condemnation of recent US actions

The statement also addressed recent political developments related to international positions, with the meeting strongly condemning the recent statements by the US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee , and the decisions concerning the provision of consular services to settlers in the West Bank. The organization considered this move a violation of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations and a direct encouragement to the occupation to proceed with its illegal settlement projects, emphasizing that such measures do not create any rights nor alter the legal status of the occupied territory.

The unity of Palestinian land and the future of Gaza

In light of the ongoing aggression, the statement emphasized the unity of the Palestinian territory as a single, indivisible geopolitical unit, encompassing the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem. The participants called for an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire, a complete Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, and the guarantee of unhindered humanitarian aid. They also stressed the importance of adhering to the phases of the proposed peace plan (President Trump's plan) to achieve a permanent cessation of hostilities.

Legal and international path

The organization threatened to use all available political and legal tools, including appealing to the UN Security Council , the General Assembly, and international courts, to hold Israel accountable for its crimes. The meeting also reiterated its support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in the face of Israeli campaigns aimed at undermining its work, and called on the international community to provide protection for the Palestinian people.

De-escalation in the region and the Iranian issue

On another front, the meeting addressed the escalating tensions in the region, expressing concern over the rhetoric of using force against Iran. The statement affirmed its rejection of any military threat that infringes upon the sovereignty of states, while simultaneously welcoming diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalating tensions between Tehran and Washington. The meeting commended the role of mediating countries in this matter—namely, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt—and affirmed that dialogue is the only way to guarantee regional security and stability.