More global action needed on climate change, says Saudi minister Al-Jubeir

Saudi climate envoy Adel Al-Jubeir speaking via video conference at the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate (MEF). (Screenshot)
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Updated 18 June 2022
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More global action needed on climate change, says Saudi minister Al-Jubeir

LONDON: Saudi Arabia's climate envoy Adel Al-Jubeir called for an international response to confront climate change on Friday at the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate (MEF).

Al-Jubeir, who is also Minister of State of Foreign Affairs, reaffirmed the Kingdom’s continued interest and commitment to cooperate with all international and regional partners to combat the impact of climate change and contribute to achieving global goals to create a better environment for future generations.

He was heading the Kingdom's delegation participating in the MEF forum, which was opened by US President Joseph Biden.

Delivering his statement via video, Al-Jubeir called for a serious, effective international response to the crisis, and mobilizing all efforts to confront the challenges of climate change.

He also said the global response should take into account the special circumstances faced by the least developed countries, while supporting them to confront the negative effects of climate change policies, without impeding their sustainable development.

He highlighted the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts in the field, along with its local, international and regional initiatives to confront climate challenges as part of its Vision 2030 objectives.


Saudi defense chief discusses regional situation with Turkish, Romanian, South Korean counterparts

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Saudi defense chief discusses regional situation with Turkish, Romanian, South Korean counterparts

RIYADH: Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman had separate phone conversations with his Turkish, Romanian and South Korean  counterparts about the escalating regional crisis. 

In his call with Yasar Guler, Turkey’s Minister of National Defense, Prince Khalid said “we reaffirmed our commitment to all measures aimed at protecting our security.”

Prince Khalid wrote: “We condemned the Iranian attacks against our countries, discussed the impact of the regional escalation on security and stability.”

In a separate call, Prince Khalid spoke with his Romanian counterpart Radu Miruta, Minister of National Defense, who condemned the Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom.

“We also discussed regional developments and the threat that the escalation poses to security and stability in the region and the world,” Prince Khalid wrote on social media about his meeting with Miruta.

He also spoke with Ahn Gyu-back, South Korean minister of national defense. The ministers condemned Iran’s aggression against the Kingdom and also reviewed regional developments.

The US and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28 and Tehran has attacked Gulf nations as well as Israeli and US assets in the region in an escalation that threatens security and economic stability.

Iran has said it is blockading energy shipments across the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for the transfer of oil and gas, prompting a surge in the price of the commodities.