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Prince Faisal bin Farhan used his address to the BRICS Summit to state that Saudi Arabia’s security and territorial integrity are inviolable. The foreign minister headed the Saudi delegation at the gathering in Russia where he represented King Salman among around 20 world leaders. A joint statement from the BRICS group expressed deep concern about ongoing conflicts and instability across the Middle East and North Africa according to Arab News.
The BRICS statement criticised Israeli attacks on UN staff in southern Lebanon and urged that Lebanon’s territorial integrity be preserved Arab News reported. Prince Faisal bin Farhan declared “Saudi Arabia’s security and territorial integrity are inviolable” in his remarks at the event. The comments align with the bloc’s repeated emphasis on sovereignty and the peaceful resolution of disputes through diplomacy.
Saudi Arabia has participated in BRICS meetings as an invited nation since receiving an invitation to join the expanded group. The Kingdom has pursued deeper ties with the platform to advance multilateral cooperation on development and security issues. Prince Faisal bin Farhan has highlighted the importance of collective responsibility in avoiding escalation at previous such forums.
The Kazan Declaration from the summit stressed that security is indivisible and called for politico-diplomatic measures to address root causes of conflicts. It reiterated commitments to respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states including in references to Lebanon and Syria. Similar language has appeared in prior BRICS outcomes underscoring the principles invoked in the Saudi minister’s statement.
Leaders at the gathering welcomed ceasefires in certain areas while condemning violations of sovereignty and territorial integrity in others according to the published declaration. The summit occurred against a backdrop of regional tensions that have prompted repeated calls for adherence to international law. Prince Faisal bin Farhan has consistently advocated for humanitarian access and protection of civilians in such contexts at international meetings.
Saudi officials have pointed to the country’s expertise in managing large-scale events as a contribution to regional preparedness. The foreign minister’s latest intervention reinforces Saudi Arabia’s long-held positions on national security within multilateral settings. The BRICS group continues to position itself as a forum for emerging economies to coordinate on global peace and economic matters.
