RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, on Wednesday said the Kingdom would not recognize Israel without the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
During his address to the Shoura Council, the Saudi Crown Prince strongly condemned the crimes of the Israeli occupation against the people of Palestine.
“The Kingdom will not stop its tireless work toward the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, and we affirm that the Kingdom will not establish diplomatic relations with Israel without that,” the Crown Prince said.
Prince Mohammed bin Salman thanked countries that recognized the Palestinian State as the embodiment of international legitimacy and urged other countries who had not done so to take similar steps.
The Crown Prince added the Kingdom seeks to enhance regional and international security and peace by making efforts to reach political solutions to the crises in Yemen, Sudan, Libya, and Ukraine.
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On the domestic situation, Prince Mohammed bin Salman said that any achievement made through Saudi Vision 2030’s comprehensive umbrella of various paths is an elevation for the nation, a benefit for the citizens, and immunity from fluctuations and changes for future generations.
“We are proceeding with optimism and confidence in continuing the journey to achieve our targets, according to a comprehensive and integrated approach based on careful review and prioritization,” the Crown Prince said.
Prince Mohammed bin Salman added that while Saudi Arabia moves forward on the paths of modernization and diversity, the Kingdom is keen to protect its identity and values which are an extension of the journey of our grandfathers and fathers.
