Saudi Arabia Stresses People’s Rights in the Region to Have Peace

Saudi Arabia has called for a future of peace, development, and cooperation for the Middle East's peoples, emphasizing that lasting stability cannot be achieved through dominance but requires a collective security framework.

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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.

Representing the Kingdom at the Oslo Forum 2026, Minister Plenipotentiary Dr. Manal bint Hassan Radwan highlighted Saudi Arabia's commitment to mediation and peacebuilding. She stated that decades of regional power politics have inflicted significant humanitarian, political, and economic costs. Radwan stressed that true stability hinges on respecting rights, human dignity, and security for all, underpinned by cooperation, state sovereignty, strong national institutions, and international law.

Radwan reaffirmed that establishing an independent Palestinian state and fulfilling the Palestinian people's legitimate rights are crucial for regional peace and integration. She pointed to Saudi-led initiatives like the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution and the New York Declaration as practical steps. The Kingdom also supports efforts to end the war in Gaza and implement international initiatives, asserting that security cannot come at the expense of sovereignty or people's rights.

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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's vision for regional security is rooted in inclusivity, cooperation, and respect for international norms. Radwan acknowledged positive contributions from China, Oman, and Iraq in fostering rapprochement with Iran and promoting de-escalation. She observed a growing willingness among some regional actors to embrace cooperative security approaches and dialogue. In contrast, she noted that Israel continues to pursue a security doctrine based on military superiority and the use of force, with its occupation and settlement policies undermining regional integration efforts.

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the continued occupation, along with annexation and settlement policies, undermines efforts to build a sustainable regional security architecture and hinders the achievement of genuine regional integration founded on equality, respect for rights, sovereignty, and international law.

Radwan concluded by stating that the humanitarian toll of wars, occupation, and external interference is unacceptable. Saudi Arabia, she affirmed, will continue its tireless work through strategic partnerships and its regional and international role to advance sustainable peace and security, ensuring peoples of the region a future built on peace, development, and cooperation.

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