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On behalf of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah participated in the second day of the BRICS 2026 summit held in New Delhi, the capital of the Republic of India, where the Kingdom is participating as an invited state.

The Foreign Minister delivered a speech during the meeting titled: “Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability... Shaping the Future for Inclusive Global Growth,” in which he conveyed the greetings of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and his trustworthy Crown Prince. He also expressed the Kingdom's gratitude to the Republic of India for its efforts during its presidency of the BRICS group this year 2026, appreciating the invitation to participate in this year's summit.

Commitment to Good Neighborliness Principles

The Foreign Minister explained that the priority in the region, in light of its current developments, should focus on de-escalation and opening the door to political and diplomatic efforts, emphasizing that the security of the Arabian Gulf cannot stabilize without respecting the sovereignty and independence of its countries, refraining from interfering in their affairs, adhering to the principles of good neighborliness, and resolving disputes through peaceful means.

Maintaining Freedom of Navigation

The Foreign Minister stressed that the security of the Kingdom and the integrity of its territory and resources are inviolable, and that the Gulf Cooperation Council countries will not accept any targeting of their territories, facilities, or vital interests, regardless of the pretexts or labels used.

He emphasized the importance of maintaining freedom of navigation and the safety of commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and other maritime passages, noting that any disruption in these areas will have repercussions on global markets, supply chains, and economic growth.

He concluded his speech by highlighting the objectives for which international institutions were established and the urgent need to enhance these institutions' capacity to fulfill their responsibilities, adding that the credibility of the international system is linked to the consistency in applying its rules and laws, pointing out the Kingdom's aspiration to continue communication with the BRICS group and with various partners in the international community.

Attending the meeting was the Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the Republic of India, Haitham bin Hassan Al-Maliki.