Saudi Foreign Minister Emphasizes Regional Security at BRICS Summit

NEW DELHI — Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan emphasized that Saudi Arabia’s security, territorial integrity, and resources are inviolable. Addressing the 18th BRICS Summit meetings at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Sunday, the foreign minister emphasized that Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states will not accept targeting of their territories or vital facilities, under any pretext or justification.

Prince Faisal said that the ongoing escalation in the region is contributing to an expansion of the scope of confrontation and increasing the risks threatening regional and international security and stability. He emphasized that priority must be given to de-escalation and to paving the way for political and diplomatic efforts.

The Saudi minister stressed the importance of reaching solutions that safeguard the security and interests of the countries of the region. “The security of the Arabian Gulf cannot be achieved without respecting the sovereignty and independence of its states and refraining from interference in their internal affairs,” he said.

Prince Faisal underscored the importance of maintaining freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and other maritime routes, given their direct link to energy security and global trade. He warned that any disruption to these waterways would have repercussions extending beyond the region, affecting international markets and global supply chains.

He affirmed that the stability of the Arabian Gulf is not merely a regional matter, but an international interest closely linked to the well-being of the global economy and its ability to confront crises and challenges. He called for strengthening joint efforts to preserve the region's security and prevent further escalation.

Earlier on Sunday, on behalf of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, the foreign minister arrived at the venue of the BRICS 2026 Summit in New Delhi, capital of India, to attend the summit.

The two-day BRICS Summit, hosted by India under the chairship theme ‘Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability’ concluded on Sunday.