Saudi Arabia advocates for peace and cooperation at Oslo Forum, criticizes Israeli policies

Saudi Arabia emphasized the region's right to a future built on peace, development, and cooperation during its participation in the Oslo Forum 2026. Represented by Minister Plenipotentiary Dr. Manal bint Hassan Radwan, the Kingdom highlighted its consistent role in mediation and sustainable peacebuilding.

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The peoples of the region deserve a future built on peace, development, and cooperation.

Radwan articulated Saudi Arabia's approach, founded on respect for rights, human dignity, and universal security. She noted the significant humanitarian, political, and economic costs of decades of regional power struggles, asserting that lasting stability can only be achieved through collective security, state sovereignty, strong national institutions, and adherence to international law, rather than dominance.

A key focus of her remarks was the necessity of an independent Palestinian state and the fulfillment of Palestinian rights for lasting regional peace. Saudi Arabia's commitment was underscored through its leadership in the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution and the New York Declaration. The Kingdom also reaffirmed its support for ending the war in Gaza and implementing international initiatives, stressing that security should not compromise sovereignty or legitimate rights.

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Lasting stability cannot be achieved through dominance or imposed realities, but through a collective security framework based on cooperation, state sovereignty, strong national institutions, and adherence to international law.

Radwan contrasted Saudi Arabia's vision of inclusive, cooperative regional security with Israel's security doctrine, which she described as based on military superiority and the use of force. She criticized ongoing occupation, annexation, and settlement policies for undermining regional security architecture and integration. The humanitarian toll of conflicts and external interference, she stated, is unacceptable, and the region's peoples deserve peace and development.

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Creating an independent Palestinian state and the fulfillment of the Palestinian people’s legitimate rights remain essential to achieving lasting regional peace and integration.

Saudi Arabia affirmed its dedication to advancing sustainable peace and security through strategic partnerships and its regional and international role. The Kingdom acknowledged the contributions of China, Oman, and Iraq in fostering rapprochement with Iran and promoting de-escalation, noting a growing willingness among some regional actors to adopt cooperative security approaches. However, she pointed out that Israel's continued policies hinder these efforts.

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Israel continues to pursue a security doctrine based on military superiority and the use of force.