Abdul Rahman Al-Rasi, Undersecretary for Multiple International Affairs and General Supervisor of the Ministry’s Agency for Public Diplomatic Affairs in the Kingdom, delivered a speech in which he stressed the importance of the first meeting of the international coalition, which is being held in light of the suffering the Palestinian people are witnessing as a result of the continued Israeli aggression.
Al-Rassi pointed out the importance of the participation of the countries participating in the meeting under the auspices of the multilateral political track, with the aim of “achieving peace based on the two-state solution and ending the Israeli occupation,” based on the rules of international law and United Nations resolutions and on the basis of the terms of reference of the peace process and the Arab Peace Initiative of 2002 in accordance with its natural sequence and the principle of land. In exchange for peace.
He renewed the Kingdom’s call to “all peace-loving countries to join this coalition, and at the same time appreciates the recent decisions of a number of friendly countries to recognize the State of Palestine, and urges the rest of the countries to quickly take this decision because of its support for the Palestinian right, and to accelerate the implementation of the two-state solution and the establishment of peace.” .
He called on the international community, especially the permanent members of the Security Council, to use their powers to maintain peace and security to force Israel to stop its aggression and urgently allow humanitarian aid to enter without restrictions or conditions.
Al-Rasi expressed the Kingdom’s condemnation “in the strongest terms” of the Israeli Knesset’s decision to ban the activities of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), which it considered “a violation of international law.”
He reiterated the Kingdom’s “categorical rejection of the Israeli occupation authorities’ continued systematic political and military targeting of United Nations agencies and relief organizations, and their continued endangerment of the lives of their workers,” stressing the Kingdom’s support for UNRWA in its humanitarian mission to relieve Palestinian refugees.
At the end of the speech, he expressed great hope for the results of this initiative, noting “the interest in joining this coalition,” whose first meeting in Riyadh “comes as an indicator of restoring credibility to multilateral action, and evidence of the sincere desire to bring peace and stop the war on Gaza and the Palestinian territories.” “occupied.”
Source: “Sabq”
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**Interview with Dr. Abdulrahman I. Alrassi: Addressing the Crisis in Palestine**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Dr. Alrassi. You recently delivered an important speech at the first meeting of the international coalition addressing the ongoing situation in Palestine. Can you tell us why this meeting is significant?
**Dr. Alrassi:** Thank you for having me. The significance of this meeting lies in its urgent response to the suffering of the Palestinian people under continued Israeli aggression. It brings together nations that are committed to finding a path towards peace, based on the principles of international law.
**Interviewer:** You emphasized the importance of achieving a two-state solution. Could you elaborate on this approach?
**Dr. Alrassi:** Absolutely. The two-state solution is fundamental to resolving the conflict and ensuring lasting peace. It is essential to recognize the rights of both Palestinians and Israelis to their own states. This meeting is a step towards consolidating international support for this solution, rooted in the framework established by United Nations resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative of 2002.
**Interviewer:** What specific actions do you hope participating countries will take following this meeting?
**Dr. Alrassi:** We call upon all peace-loving nations to join this coalition and support the multilateral political track we have laid out. Our collective goal must align with the international community’s vision of peace, which prioritizes an end to occupation and ensures safety and independence for both peoples.
**Interviewer:** How does the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia see its role in this coalition?
**Dr. Alrassi:** The Kingdom positions itself as a catalyst for peace in the region. We are committed to facilitating dialogue, providing humanitarian assistance, and advocating for sustained international engagement in favor of a fair resolution to the conflict. Our role is driven by our dedication to justice and stability in the region.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for your insights, Dr. Alrassi. It’s clear that the path ahead requires unity and commitment from the international community.
**Dr. Alrassi:** Thank you. Together, we can foster a brighter future for all involved.
