Close relations between the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council and the United States of America contribute to the achievement of security and stability in the region, strengthening the political, economic, trade and investment directions.
The Jeddah Summit on Security and Development takes place during the visit of His Excellency President Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, which is attended by the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Republic of Iraq with the United States of America , emphasizing the role of the United States of America as the Leading Kingdom and its Arab, Islamic and international weight and position, sensing its global economic weight, and proceeding from its regional and international responsibility resulting from this and its key role in security and stability in the region.
The response of the leaders of the Cooperation Council of the Arab States of the Gulf to the kind invitation of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, may God preserve him, confirms the region’s common vision of peace and stability, the importance of commitment to the region’s security, defense and security cooperation, and defense sea routes in accordance with the principles of international legality.
The summit aims to reaffirm the historic partnership between the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council, deepen joint cooperation in various fields, and emphasize the importance of developing ways of complementary cooperation between them, creating joint projects that contribute to achieving sustainable development in the region, collectively addressing environmental problems and combating climate change. , including: the Green Saudi Arabia and Green Middle East initiatives announced by HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, and the development of renewable energy, praising agreements on connecting electrical networks between the GCC countries and Iraq.
The summit highlights the importance of close cooperation and a common vision on a number of issues and situations in the region, including reaffirming the position of the GCC states in support of a two-state solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict in accordance with resolutions of international legitimacy and the Arab Peace Initiative condemning the terrorist attacks of the Houthis against civilians , dignitaries and energy facilities, and welcoming the formation of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, supporting the negotiated solution between the Yemeni government and the Houthis, welcoming and extending the truce, and the importance of commitment to further meet the humanitarian and emergency needs of the Yemeni people.
It also highlights the prevention of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction in the region, calling on Iran to return to its nuclear obligations, full cooperation with the Atomic Energy Agency, respect for the rules of good neighborliness, mutual respect and non-interference in internal affairs. affairs and positive cooperation with the countries of the region and the international community in a way that preserves regional security and stability. And the international community, as well as supporting the security, stability and well-being of Iraq and supporting political solutions for all crises in the region, in line with the relevant resolutions and principles of the United Nations, the importance of Lebanon’s stability and independence of its political decision, and supporting the security and stability of Afghanistan and its non-turning into a safe haven for terrorists and extremists. Ensuring access to humanitarian assistance and striving for access by all segments of the Afghan people to basic rights and educational opportunities.
Regarding the crisis between Russia and Ukraine, the summit is a reaffirmation of commitment to the principles of international law and the Charter of the United Nations, respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states, non-use or threat of force, support for mediation efforts, encouragement of a political solution to the crisis through negotiations, support for the provision of humanitarian and emergency assistance and support for food and energy availability.