Saudi Arabia reaffirms commitment to global humanitarian issues
Despite economic challenges, Kingdom remains one of largest donor countries in humanitarian, development fields
Addressing the UN Economic and Social Council in Geneva, Saudi Arabia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations and international organizations in Geneva, Ambassador Abdulmohsen bin Khothaila, emphasized the Kingdom's unwavering commitment to supporting global humanitarian issues.
Despite facing economic challenges, Saudi Arabia continues its generous approach as one of the largest donor countries in the humanitarian and development fields.The ambassador highlighted that humanitarian crises have intensified due to an increase in armed conflicts and a decline in adherence to international humanitarian law.
He emphasized the importance of addressing the root causes of these crises in order to alleviate human suffering.
Bin Khothaila also mentioned Saudi Arabia's participation in the global initiative to renew its commitment to international humanitarian law, launched by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
Furthermore, he noted that Saudi Arabia has hosted several peace talks between conflicting parties, reflecting the Kingdom's belief in dialogue as a means to achieve lasting peace.Regarding the Palestinian issue, Bin Khothaila condemned the serious violations and war crimes committed by Israeli occupation forces against the Palestinian people.
He stressed that restricting humanitarian aid from entering the Gaza Strip and using it as a tool of war constitutes a flagrant violation of international law.
Saudi Arabia has called for an immediate and sustainable ceasefire to address this issue.The ambassador also mentioned plans for a peace conference, co-chaired with France, scheduled to be held in June 2025 as part of Saudi Arabia's efforts within the Global Coalition to implement the two-state solution.
However, recent developments in the region led to its postponement.
Bin Khothaila emphasized the importance of integrating relief and development efforts when addressing crises.
He pointed to Saudi Arabia's integrated model through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) and the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD).
Despite facing economic challenges, Saudi Arabia continues its generous approach as one of the largest donor countries in the humanitarian and development fields.The ambassador highlighted that humanitarian crises have intensified due to an increase in armed conflicts and a decline in adherence to international humanitarian law.
He emphasized the importance of addressing the root causes of these crises in order to alleviate human suffering.
Bin Khothaila also mentioned Saudi Arabia's participation in the global initiative to renew its commitment to international humanitarian law, launched by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
Furthermore, he noted that Saudi Arabia has hosted several peace talks between conflicting parties, reflecting the Kingdom's belief in dialogue as a means to achieve lasting peace.Regarding the Palestinian issue, Bin Khothaila condemned the serious violations and war crimes committed by Israeli occupation forces against the Palestinian people.
He stressed that restricting humanitarian aid from entering the Gaza Strip and using it as a tool of war constitutes a flagrant violation of international law.
Saudi Arabia has called for an immediate and sustainable ceasefire to address this issue.The ambassador also mentioned plans for a peace conference, co-chaired with France, scheduled to be held in June 2025 as part of Saudi Arabia's efforts within the Global Coalition to implement the two-state solution.
However, recent developments in the region led to its postponement.
Bin Khothaila emphasized the importance of integrating relief and development efforts when addressing crises.
He pointed to Saudi Arabia's integrated model through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) and the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD).
