Saudi Arabia has formally reaffirmed its commitment to the Palestinian Authority, calling for immediate international intervention to resolve the ongoing financial crisis facing Palestinian institutions. The Kingdom’s position was presented during a ministerial meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) held at the United Nations headquarters in New York.
Manal Radwan, adviser and special envoy to the Saudi foreign minister, delivered the remarks on behalf of Prince Faisal bin Farhan. During the session, which was chaired by Norway and co-sponsored by the United States and the European Union, Radwan urged the international community to facilitate the full and immediate release of withheld Palestinian clearance revenues. She emphasized that the financial stability of the Palestinian Authority should remain a priority and argued that these essential obligations should not be made contingent upon the progress of broader reform processes.
Beyond the immediate financial concerns, the Saudi delegation stressed the necessity of a coordinated approach to humanitarian aid and reconstruction efforts. Radwan highlighted that all recovery financing must be integrated within a clear political framework to ensure the long-term viability of Palestinian institutions. The AHLC meeting serves as a primary forum for coordinating development assistance to the Palestinian people, and the Saudi intervention underscores the Kingdom's continued diplomatic focus on the regional stability of the Palestinian territories.
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Original report: Saudi Gazette