GCC nations, US pursuing regional de-escalation: Saudi Crown Prince

Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], May 15: Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has emphasized that achieving the Sustainable Development Goals requires a stabilized and safe environment, given the challenges besetting the region.
In his inaugural remarks before the GCC-US Summit, on Wednesday in Riyadh and which he co-chaired with US President Donald Trump, the Saudi Crown Prince affirmed that the Gulf nations, collectively and in collaboration with the United States of America, are committed to de-escalating tensions in the region, ending the war in Gaza, and finding an enduring and comprehensive solution for the Palestinian cause based on the Arab Peace Initiative and the relevant international resolutions.
He added that their move is intended to achieve security and peace for the peoples of the region, confirming that they are committed to supporting everything that would end crises and cease conflict through peaceful means. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia continues to encourage dialogue among the Yemeni parties to reach a comprehensive political solution in Yemen, along with the efforts to end the crisis in Sudan through the Jeddah Platform, which is jointly sponsored by Saudi Arabia and the United States, with the objective of reaching a full ceasefire in Sudan, the Saudi Crown Prince underlined. He stressed the importance of respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic and supporting the efforts undertaken by the Syrian government to achieve security and stability.
The Saudi Crown Prince reaffirmed the support spearheaded by the Lebanese President and the Lebanese government for the state institutions' reform efforts, to ensure the exclusive authority of the state over the use of force, and to safeguard Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity. He welcomed the ceasefire deal between Pakistan and India and hoped that it would contribute to containing the escalation and restoring calm between the two countries. (QNA)
Source: Qatar Tribune