Saudi Arabia: Energy security and supply chains a shared responsibility requiring international cooperation

According to the news in the official agency of Saudi Arabia, SPA, the Council of Ministers met in the capital Riyadh under the leadership of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

At the Council of Ministers meeting, Saudi Arabia's efforts with friendly countries in order to limit the effects of conflicts and tensions, as well as regional and international developments, on global energy security, international trade, sustainability of supply chains and maritime transportation, and to strengthen the stability of the region were discussed.

It was emphasized that global energy security, international trade, sustainability of supply chains and security of maritime transportation are common responsibilities that require international cooperation to prevent the global economy from being exposed to risks that can affect the whole world.

The Board welcomed the statement by members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) condemning the Houthis' attacks on civilian targets, airports and energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, and their threats to shipping in the Red Sea and Babel Mandeb Strait.

Attention was drawn to the importance of the full implementation of UNSC resolution 2216 and subsequent resolutions.

In addition, the decision of the foreign ministers of the member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to establish a "Cyber ​​Security Ministers Council" within the organization and to locate the general secretariat and executive office of the council in Riyadh was also appreciated.