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- Minister said the summit is an important platform through which Asian countries can enhance dialogue and cooperation
- Ongoing events in Palestine and Lebanon represent a major obstacle to economic development and trade progress, Prince Faisal said
RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan participated on Thursday in the third Asia Cooperation Dialogue summit which is being held in Doha.
Prince Faisal said the summit is an important platform through which Asian countries can enhance dialogue and cooperation in various fields.
He added that development challenges cannot be separated from the tense political and security situations in the region, and that ongoing events in Palestine and Lebanon represent a major obstacle to economic development and trade progress.
“The continuation of aggression and violations in the region hinder the movement of international trade and increase political tensions that threaten the flow of investments and economic cooperation between the countries of the region and the world,” he said.
He said that regional conflicts should be resolved through peaceful and diplomatic means to ensure the prosperity of the region.
“We thank Asia Cooperation Dialogue countries for their support for the two-state solution and their recognition of the State of Palestine, and we urge the rest of the world to follow suit,” Prince Faisal said.
He also said that the Kingdom believes in the importance of sports diplomacy as an effective means of facilitating constructive dialogue and supporting peace and stability, and “is constantly working to enhance this sector by hosting many major sporting events.”