Saudi Arabia stresses at BRICS summit the need to end Gaza's suffering

During the first session of the second day of the 17th BRICS Summit 2025, Saudi Arabia stressed that the humanitarian suffering in Gaza cannot be ignored, and that the international community must work diligently to end this crisis and achieve a lasting and comprehensive peace for all, based on the two-state solution, in accordance with international law.

On behalf of Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, participated on Monday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in the first session of the second day of the summit, in which Saudi Arabia is participating as an invited country to join the group. The session was titled "Environment... COP30 and Global Health."

In his speech during the session, Prince Faisal bin Farhan stressed that the grave crises facing the world remind everyone of shared responsibilities and the need to avoid escalation to maintain security and prevent the expansion of conflicts. He pointed to the catastrophic situation in Gaza, where he emphasized that the Israeli attacks on health infrastructure and the targeting of civilians constitute a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and a direct challenge to the international order based on laws and norms. He called on the international community to shoulder its responsibilities to ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid and the protection of civilians, emphasizing that the human suffering in Gaza cannot be overlooked and that the international community must work diligently to end this crisis and achieve a lasting and comprehensive peace for all, based on the two-state solution in accordance with international law.

At the beginning of his speech, the Saudi Foreign Minister expressed his country's appreciation to Brazil for hosting the BRICS summit and its prominent role as the group's president this year. He also expressed Saudi Arabia's aspiration to build fruitful cooperation across multilateral platforms for a future brimming with opportunities and shared development.

He pointed to the importance of enhancing cooperation in the areas of climate and health, affirming Saudi Arabia's commitment to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement, calling for a pragmatic and balanced approach that takes into account the diverse circumstances of different countries.

In this context, he conveyed the Kingdom's congratulations to Brazil on its upcoming hosting of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30), expressing Saudi Arabia's wishes for success in achieving tangible results to address the challenges of climate change.

Prince Faisal bin Farhan explained that Saudi Arabia, as a country suffering from water scarcity, has developed advanced methods and technologies to manage environmental challenges and water resources, and led the efforts that led to the establishment of the World Water Organization, which aims to ensure equitable access to this vital resource.

Regarding the health sector, he explained that the Kingdom's Vision 2030 includes comprehensive reforms focused on prevention and integrated care. He also reviewed Saudi Arabia's experience in managing major gatherings such as Hajj and Umrah, and in developing planning and early warning systems, which strengthens its position as a regional center for preparedness and response to health emergencies, in accordance with international standards.

The session was attended by Faisal Ghulam, Saudi Ambassador to Brazil; Walid Al-Samaeel, Director General of the Minister's Office; Mohammed Al-Yahya, Advisor to the Minister; and Shaher Al-Khanini, Director General of International Organizations.