Saudi Arabia affirmed on Wednesday that peace is the strategic choice for the Middle East, and that regional security requires accelerating the search for a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian issue, in accordance with international legitimacy resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative, and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.

This came during the 163rd session of the Arab League ministerial meeting in Cairo, Egypt. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan was represented by his deputy, Eng. Walid Al-Khuraiji. During the meeting, Al-Khuraiji stressed the Kingdom's support for the brotherly Palestinian people, pointing to the need to sustain and implement the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, obligating the Israeli occupation to respect international law, and halting the crimes it is committing against Palestine and its brotherly people.

Al-Khuraiji reiterated the Kingdom's complete rejection of calls to displace the Palestinian people from their land and of any attempts to impose solutions that do not fulfill the Palestinian people's legitimate aspirations for self-determination.

He affirmed Saudi Arabia's continued engagement with partner and friendly countries through the "International Coalition for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution" to advance the implementation of the two-state solution. He also noted the Kingdom's emphasis on the importance of joint Arab action and its commitment to maintaining coordination among Arab countries at all levels to confront common challenges, unify visions, and achieve security, stability, and prosperity in the region.