Algeria is hosting the 31st Arab summit on Tuesday and Wednesday, with food security and the Palestinian issue likely to top the agenda.
Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan will represent King Salman bin Abdulaziz in the conference.
The last summit of the 22-member Arab League was held in 2019 before the Corona epidemic. Since then, Israel's diplomatic relations with four more Arab countries, new challenges and the Ukrainian crisis have completely reshaped the agenda of the region.
The delegation includes Deputy Foreign Minister Engineer Waleed Al-Khariji, Secretary of Finance for International Relations Dr. Riyad Al-Kharif, Saudi Ambassador to Algeria Abdullah Al-Basiri, Saudi Representative to the Arab League Abd al-Rahman Juma and Director of the Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Abd al-Rahman Al Dawood.
In this regard, Saudi Arabia said in a statement that the participation of the Saudi delegation in the Arab summit is a sign that the kingdom is committed to its effective role in the stability of the common struggle and the common challenges faced by the Arab world and the world. It is going on an unwavering policy regarding.'
Saudi Arabia wants a comprehensive and fair solution to the Palestinian issue as soon as possible. This solution should be in the context of international resolutions and the Arab formula.
It was said in the statement that the country also wishes to introduce the Arab leaders to the efforts that Saudi Arabia is making in terms of contacts with the parties to the Russia, Ukraine crisis. Saudi Arabia wants a political solution to end the crisis and stop military operations.
The Saudi delegation will also review the latest situation of Arab issues under the leadership of the foreign minister. In this regard, the Yemeni crisis and the efforts made by Saudi Arabia to solve its problems will be highlighted.