Saudi claims: Normalizing relations with Tel Aviv is in the interest of the region.
The latest preconditions for the normalization of relations between Riyadh and Tel Aviv were announced by the Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, and in this connection, Faisal bin Farhan, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia, emphasized in a conversation with Bloomberg that the agreement to create a Palestinian state is a prerequisite for Riyadh to establish relations. Diplomatic official with Tel Aviv.
“We have consistently said that we believe that normalizing relations with Israel is something that is very beneficial to the region,” Faisal bin Farhan claimed in an interview with Bloomberg in Davos, Switzerland on Thursday. However, real normalization and real stability can only be achieved by giving Palestinians hope and by giving Palestinians dignity.”
He added: “Building a state for the Palestinians is a priority.”
Faisal also said about Saudi Arabia’s relationship with China, even though the relationship between the Kingdom and China is warming, but the United States is still the main security partner of Saudi Arabia. He said the United States is the most active security partner in the region, although China remains an important trading partner.
The Saudi Foreign Minister also said about Syria that the countries of the region should work together to find a political solution to the 12-year civil war. Faisal added: “We are working with our partners to find a way to engage with the government in Damascus in a way that provides concrete moves towards a political solution.” It will take some time.”
