In Geneva, Saudi Arabia reaffirms two-state solution as only path to just, lasting peace

During the 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its commitment to the two-state solution as the primary pathway to achieving a lasting peace in the Middle East. Dr. Salem Al-Qahtani, director general of the General Administration of Humanitarian Affairs at the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, delivered the address during a general debate focused on the human rights situation in Palestine and other occupied Arab territories.

In his remarks, Al-Qahtani emphasized that the establishment of an independent, sovereign Palestinian state based on 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, remains a fundamental requirement for regional stability. He reiterated the Kingdom's support for the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination and called for the international community to uphold these principles.

Beyond the diplomatic framework, the Saudi representative addressed the current humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. Al-Qahtani expressed strong condemnation regarding ongoing military operations in the region, stressing the urgent need to maintain a ceasefire and ensure the safety and protection of civilians. Furthermore, he criticized the expansion of settlement activities and acts of settler violence, labeling them as significant obstacles to a peaceful resolution of the conflict.