#Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman al-Saud

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Faisal Mikdad to RT: The meeting between President Bashar al-Assad and the Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, was very warm and reflected the historical relations binding the two countries

We feel from the Crown Prince’s words that the future of relations is promising and they will return to normal on all levels

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Despite reading dozens of books on Saudi Arabia, the Saudi monarchy, and several biographies of Mohammed bin Salman, I must admit how surprised I am that MbS's actual speaking voice sounds exactly like Tom Hardy's posh accent in Inception. It's quite jarring at first.

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King Salman Allows Saudi Cabinet To Meet Without Him Or Crown Prince

#SaudiArabia's #KingSalman has issued a decree allowing cabinet meetings to proceed without his or #CrownPrince #MBC's presence. The eldest cabinet member, a descendant of the founding king, will chair meetings in their absence. #Cabinet #RoyalDecree

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In the meantime, while Iran was coordinating with the resistance groups on the military front, China and Saudi Arabia shifted gear on the diplomatic track. On Thursday, even as the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was heading for Arab capitals after talks in Tel Aviv, seeking help to get the hostages released by Hamas, China’s Special Envoy on the Middle East Zhai Jun contacted the Deputy Minister for Political Affairs of the Saudi foreign ministry Arabia Saud M. Al-Sati on the Palestine-Israel situation with focus on the Palestine issue and the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza, in particular. The contrast couldn’t be sharper. 

On the same day, an extraordinary event took place in the Chinese foreign ministry when the Arab envoys in Beijing sought a group meeting with Special Envoy Zhai to underscore their collective stance that a “very severe” humanitarian crisis has emerged following Israel’s attack on Gaza and “the international community has the responsibility to take immediate actions to ease the tension, promote the resumption of talks for peace, and safeguard the Palestinian people’s lawful national rights.” 

The Arab ambassadors thanked China “for upholding a just position on the Palestinian question … and expressed the hope that China will continue to play a positive and constructive role.” Zhai voiced full understanding that the “top priority is to keep calm and exercise restraint, protect civilians, and provide necessary conditions for relieving the humanitarian crisis.” 

After this extraordinary meeting, the Chinese Foreign Ministry posted on its website at midnight a full-bodied statement by Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi titled China Stands on the Side of Peace and Human Conscience on the Question of Palestine. This reportedly prompted a call by the Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan to Wang Yi. 

Interestingly, Blinken too called Wang Yi from Riyadh on October 14,     where, according to the state department readout, he “reiterated U.S. support for Israel’s right to defend itself and called for an immediate cessation of Hamas’ attacks and the release of all hostages” and stressed the importance of “discouraging other parties (read Iran and Hezbollah) from entering the conflict.”

Succinctly put, in all these exchanges involving Saudi Arabia — especially, in Blinken’s meetings in Riyadh with Saudi FM and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, while the US focused on the hostage issue, the Saudi side instead turned the attention to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The state department readouts (here and here) bring out the two sides’ divergent priorities. 

Suffice to say, a coordinated Saudi-Iranian strategy backed by China is putting pressure on Israel to agree to a ceasefire and to de-escalate. The UN’s backing isolates Israel further.

Benjamin Netanyahu’s exit is to be expected but he won’t throw in the towel without a fight. US-Israel ties may come under strain. President Biden is caught in a bind, harking back to Jimmy Carter’s predicament over the Iran hostage crisis in 1980, which ended his bid for a second term as president. Biden is already backtracking. 

Where do things go from here? Clearly, the longer the Israeli assault on Gaza continues, the international condemnation and demand to allow a humanitarian corridor will only intensify. Not only will countries like India which expressed “solidarity” with Israel lose face in the Global South, even Washington’s European allies will be hard-pressed. It remains to be seen whether an invasion of Gaza by Israel is anymore realistic at all. 

Going forward, the Arab-Iran-China axis will raise the plight of Gaza in the UN Security Council unless Israel retracted. Russia has proposed a draft resolution and is insisting on a voting. If the US vetoes the resolution, the UN GA may step in to adopt it. 

Meanwhile, the US project to resuscitate the Abraham Accords loses traction and the plot to undermine the China-brokered Saudi-Iranian rapprochement faces sudden death.

As regards the power dynamic in West Asia, these trends can only work to the advantage of Russia and China, especially if the BRICS were to take a lead role at some point to navigate a Middle East peace process that is no longer the monopoly of the US. This is payback time for Russia. 

The era of petrodollar is ending — and along with that, the US’ global hegemony. The emergent trends, therefore, go a long way to strengthen multipolarity in the world order. 

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19 May 2023: King Abdullah II and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the prime minister of Saudi Arabia, held a meeting in Jeddah.

The meeting, attended by Crown Prince Hussein, covered the deep-rooted ties between the two countries and peoples, and means of enhancing relations in all fields.

At the meeting, held on the sidelines of the 32nd Arab Summit in Jeddah, discussions also addressed the need to expand cooperation and maintain coordination and consultation on issues of mutual concern, in service of shared interests, as well as Arab and Islamic causes. (Source: Petra)

King Abdullah commended Saudi Arabia’s efforts, under the leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, in hosting the Arab Summit, as well as its keenness on promoting Arab unity and joint Arab action.

The meeting also touched on the latest regional and international developments, foremost of which is the Palestinians cause, and means of reaching political solutions to regional crises.

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Members of other royal families who attended the coronation of Their Majesties, King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey - 06/05/23

Europe

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium 🇧🇪

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark (representing the Queen of Denmark) 🇩🇰

Alois, Hereditary Prince and Sophie, Hereditary Princess of Liechtenstein (representing the Prince of Liechtenstein) 🇱🇮

Grand-Duke Henri and Grand-Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg 🇱🇺

Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco 🇲🇨

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands 🇳🇱

Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway (representing the King of Norway) 🇳🇴

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain 🇪🇸

King Carl XVI Gustaf and Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden 🇸🇪

Asia

King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa of Bahrain 🇧🇭

King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan 🇧🇹

Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Prince 'Abdul Mateen of Brunei 🇧🇳

Crown Prince Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah of Kuwait (representing the Emir of Kuwait) 🇰🇼

Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko of Japan (representing the Emperor) 🇯🇵

King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan 🇯🇴

Yang di Pertuan Agong and Raja Permaisuri Agong of Malaysia 🇲🇾

Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, Crown Prince of Oman (representing the Sultan of Oman) 🇴🇲

Emir and Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad of Qatar 🇶🇦

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi (representing the Emir of Abu Dhabi and President of the United Arab Emirates) 🇦🇪

Prince Turki bin Mohammed Al Saud of Saudi Arabia (representing the King of Saudi Arabia) 🇸🇦

King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida of Thailand 🇹🇭

Africa

King Mswati III and Inkhosikati LaMbikiza of Eswatini 🇸🇿

King Letsie III and Queen 'Masenate Mohato Seeiso of Lesotho 🇱🇸

Princess Lalla Meryem of Morocco (representing the King of Morocco) 🇲🇦

Oceania

King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipa’u of Tonga 🇹🇴

Ceremonial monarchs

Asantehene and Lady Julia of Asante 🇬🇭

Māori King Tuheitia Potatau Te Wherowhero VII and Queen Te Atawhai 🇳🇿

Members of defunct foreign royal families

Margrave Bernhard and Margravine Stephanie of Baden 🇩🇪

Tsar Simeon II and Tsaritsa Margarita of Bulgaria 🇧🇬

Landgrave and Langravine of Hesse 🇩🇪

Prince Philipp and Princess Saskia of Hohenlohe-Langenburg 🇩🇪

Margareta of Romania (Custodian of the Crown of Romania) and Prince Radu of Romania 🇷🇴

Queen Anne-Marie, Crown Prince Pavlos and Crown Princess Marie-Chantal of the Hellenes 🇬🇷

Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine of Yugoslavia 🇷🇸

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Why Arab countries seems to be ignoring pakistan in recent years….

In the complex web of global diplomacy, alliances and friends are always calibrated. In recent years, there has been a noticeable shift in the dynamics between Arab countries and Pakistan.

In fact, during the recent G20 summit, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Al-Saud and the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Mohammed Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, visited India and returned, while there was no halt in Pakistan to engaging in any bilateral ties.

While there could be multiple reasons for this change, it is essential to examine the possible factors that have contributed to what appears to be a growing indifference towards Pakistan in the Arab region.

There could be multiple reasons ranging from the lack of governance to the rise of religious extremism, from anti-Arab sentiments to the perceived threat of exploitation of Arab resources. Experts have started to speculate about the growing distance between the Arab nations and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

However, Saudi Arabia and UAE will not forsake Pakistan fully, because of its strategic location, its status as a nuclear-armed nation, and its role as a major Muslim country in South Asia make it a valuable partner for these Arab nations. Moreover, creating new adversaries by mere forsaking, won’t be something the Arab nations would like.

Lack of stability and governance

The apparent indifference of Arab nations towards Pakistan in recent years can be largely attributed to concerns about Pakistan’s stability and governance.

Pakistan has grappled with a series of formidable challenges, resulting in an unstable political landscape and hindered economic progress. Consequently, this has led to a diminished level of credibility on the global platform.

The primary contributors to this instability are rooted in internal issues, including corruption, political discord and governance deficiencies. No prime minister in Pakistan has served the full term. They were either cooed or assassinated.

The prevailing “dog-eat-dog” phenomenon within Pakistan has, regrettably, acted as a regressive force, pulling the nation back into what feels like medieval times. This cutthroat environment, marked by ruthless competition has hampered the country’s progress and development.Just like any other nation, Arab countries seek to engage in partnerships with nations that exhibit stability and reliability, as these qualities are pivotal in fostering positive contributions to regional development.

Loyalty and Trust in Arab-Pakistani Relations

Arab countries’ perceptions of Pakistan are influenced significantly by the concept of loyalty and reliability as a friend.

Historically, Saudi Arabia, in particular, has been a steadfast supporter of Pakistan, offering substantial support, including financial bailouts and significant investments.

However, Pakistan’s ongoing challenges in repaying loans and recurrent financial crises have raised legitimate questions about its loyalty and commitment as a trusted partner.

In international diplomacy, every nation seeks stable and self-sufficient allies. When a country finds itself mired in financial turmoil and unable to meet its financial obligations, it inevitably strains its relationships with other nations.

This financial instability becomes a focal point in assessing the reliability of a partner. Consequently, addressing these financial challenges becomes paramount for Pakistan if it hopes to rekindle the trust and respect of its Arab counterparts.

Moving forward

It’s significant to stress that no one wishes ill for Pakistan as it is in the interest of regional stability to have a prosperous and secure Pakistan.

But Pakistan needs to understand that it can get the respect and attention it wants from Arab nations and the rest of the world by being a responsible and reliable country.

On the contrary, India has shown that it can keep its promises and work well with other countries, which has made people notice and respect India on the world stage. Pakistan can learn from India and aim to be a trustworthy partner that helps its region grow and stay peaceful.

The road to regaining its standing and influence in the international arena lies in Pakistan’s commitment to shut down extremism and terrorism completely, and its assurance to have responsible governance, diplomatic maturity, and constructive cooperation with its neighbours and the global community.

The author is a Saudi-based Indian national. He is Director of Milli Chronicle Media London. He holds a PG-Diploma in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI-ML) from IIIT. He did a certificate program in Counterterrorism from the University of Leiden, Netherlands. He tweets under @ZahackTanvir. Views expressed are personal.

Moreover, many Pakistanis behave or act as if they are the sole protectors of Islam and Muslims. They often talk negatively about Arab leaders and governments in their private conversations, criticising them for not following Islam as they see it.

It’s important for them to understand that this kind of meddling and interference can create problems. Criticising the governments of the countries they’re in and trying to impose their own beliefs can lead to conflicts and misunderstandings.

In international relations, it’s essential to be respectful and not interfere in the affairs of the host nation.

Expatriate attitudes and their impact

While Indians, Americans, British, Sri Lankans and others typically come to these nations, earn their livelihoods and eventually return to their home countries, Pakistani expatriates sometimes exhibit a different mindset—one that involves laying claims over the resources of Gulf nations.

This trend has not gone unnoticed, and there are concerns that it could potentially lead to problems in host countries.

One particularly troubling example of this behaviour was exhibited by the hardliner cleric, Salman Hussein Nadwi, who maintained close associations with banned preachers Salman Audah and Yusuf Qardawi. Nadwi went as far as suggesting that the revenue of Saudi Arabia should be considered the property of the entire Muslim Ummah, and thus, Saudi Arabia should share its wealth with all Muslims.

Such claims and narratives, propagated by individuals like Nadwi, can potentially create discord and complications in the countries that host expatriate workers. They disrupt the harmony of the host nations.

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EU & MBS:

MBS 🇸🇦: Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud

Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia.

Macron 🇫🇷: Emmanuel Macron

President of the French Republic.

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BRICS 2024: A new world order on the rise

Despite the ongoing sanctions against Russia by the “collective West” led by the United States, the European Union countries, as well as the almost direct confrontation with the NATO bloc in Ukraine, Russia continues to expand its economic and political influence in the world.

One of the most striking events of this year will take place in the city of Kazan (Russian Federation) from October 22 to 24, and in particular the XVI “BRICS SUMMIT”.

Also, for those who did not know yet, let’s remind that the “International Municipal Forum of the BRICS Countries” is an important platform for the exchange of experience and ideas between representatives of regional and municipal governments from the BRICS countries, as well as for building effective business communications with entrepreneurs from Russia and other partner countries.

A meeting of state leaders will take place at the above-mentioned summit. At the moment, it is known that the expected guests, in addition to the host of the summit, Vladimir Putin, should also include the Chairman of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping, the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, the President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the President of the Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa, the President of the UAE Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, the Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed Ali and the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud.

Despite the fact that Turkey is not yet a full member of BRICS, one of the unexpected participants of the summit for the entire Western community and NATO will be the President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan. His presence will reaffirm the already expressed intentions of Turkey to join BRICS as its member, as previously stated by Erdogan.

In total, representatives of more than 30 countries, as well as some heads of international organizations, have already confirmed their participation in the upcoming forum.

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Iran, Saudi Arabia can ensure security, stability in Middle East

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said Iran and Saudi Arabia could bring security and stability to the region, according to Arab media.

Geography always keeps us neighbors, and faith always makes us brothers.

Araghchi, who is on a diplomatic visit to Saudi Arabia to discuss regional issues, met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud on Wednesday. After the meeting, the Iranian foreign minister stated that he had “very important discussions on critical issues of common concern” with the Saudi Crown Prince.

Both parties stressed the importance of continued co-operation and dialogue between Iran and Saudi Arabia on bilateral and regional issues. The ongoing Israeli offensive on Gaza received particular attention.

Israeli regime is dragging the whole region into a catastrophe. Insight, wisdom, courage and co-operation are what the region needs to overcome this challenging time.

Read more HERE

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செளதி அரேபியா: யார் இந்த முகமது பின் சல்மான்? - ஒரு முழுமையான வரலாறு  | Detail History of Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud 

இரான் VS செளதி இடையே ஏமன்  இரண்டு மாதங்களுக்குப் பிறகு ஹவுத்தி இயக்கத்துக்கு எதிரான யுத்தத்தில் வளைகுடா நாடுகளின் கூட்டமைப்பை இளவரசர் தலைமை தாங்கினார். இந்தக் கூட்டணி மேற்கு ஏமனின் பெரும்பகுதியை கைப்பற்றியது. அவர் ஏமனை செளதி அரேபியாவின் பிராந்திய எதிரியான ஈரானின் பினாமியாக கருதினார். இந்த யுத்தம், லட்சக்கணக்கான மக்களை பஞ்சத்தின் விளிம்பில் தள்ளி, ஒரு மிகப் பெரிய பேரழிவுக்கு வழிவகுத்தது. அது…

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Saudi Crown Prince Receives Message from Maldives President on Strengthening Ties

Riyadh, August 19 (QNA) - Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, received a written message on Monday from Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu. The message focused on enhancing bilateral relations and exploring opportunities for cooperation in various fields.

The message was handed over by the Maldives' Minister of Foreign Affairs, Moosa Zameer, during a meeting with Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah.

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Saudi Arabia's high-level delegation to arrive in Pakistan today

In a major development, Saudi Arabia’s high-level delegation led by Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah will land in Pakistan on a two-day official visit, from April 15 to 16. The development came after Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, during a recent meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, reaffirmed that Riyadh would never leave Islamabad alone. During the…

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Saudi Arabia to take part in Miss Universe event for the first time in history

Saudi Arabia has officially entered the Miss Universe pageant, with Rumy Alqahtani becoming the first-ever representative from the Islamic country. This marks another milestone for Saudi Arabia as it continues to embrace modernity under the leadership of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud.

Read More: https://todaypassion.in/saudi-arabia-to-take-part-in-miss-universe-event-for-the-first-time-in-history/

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HRH Crown Prince ra mắt quy hoạch tổng thể khu Soudah Peaks

A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on the image or link below: RIYADH, Ả Rập Xê Út, Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hoàng tử Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Thủ tướng kiêm Chủ tịch của Soudah Development đã công bố quy hoạch tổng thể phát triển Soudah và một phần của Rijal Almaa thành Soudah Peaks – một điểm đến du lịch vùng núi sang trọng nằm ở…

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11 November 2023: King Abdullah II warned that the region will spiral into a major conflict whose price innocent people from both sides will pay, and whose repercussions will affect the whole world if the ugly war on Gaza does not stop.   In an address to the joint Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit on Gaza hosted by the Saudi Arabia in Riyadh and attended by Crown Prince Hussein, King Abdullah said Jordan will continue to undertake its duty in dispatching humanitarian aid to the Palestinians through any means available.   His Majesty called for building on the United Nations General Assembly’s decision on Gaza, which was the result of joint Arab action, to be the first step to work collectively to build a political alliance to first stop the war and the displacement immediately, and to launch a serious peace process in the Middle East, without allowing its hindrance under any circumstances.   Following is the full text of His Majesty’s speech:

“In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful,   Prayers and peace be upon our Prophet Mohammad,   Your Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud,   Your Highnesses, Excellencies, distinguished guests,   Peace, God’s mercy and blessings be upon you.   I would like to thank my brother, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, for hosting this Arab-Islamic summit in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.   We convene today for Gaza and its people, as they continue to face death and destruction in an ugly war that must stop immediately, or our region will spiral into a major conflict whose price innocent people from both sides will pay, and whose repercussions will affect the whole world.   This injustice did not begin a month ago. It is a continuation of over seven decades dominated by a fortress mentality of separation walls and violations against holy sites and rights, the majority of whose victims are innocent civilians.   It is the same mentality that seeks to turn Gaza into an unliveable place. It targets mosques, churches, and hospitals; it kills doctors, paramedics, and relief workers; even children, the elderly, and women.   And I ask today, did the world have to wait for this painful humanitarian tragedy and the terrible destruction to unfold in order to realise that just peace, which fulfils the legitimate rights of the Palestinians on the basis of the two-state solution, is the only way to reach stability and end the killing and violence which have continued for decades?   My brothers,   The injustice inflicted on our Palestinian brothers and sisters reflects the international community’s failure to grant them justice and guarantee their rights to dignity, self-determination, and the establishment of their independent state on the 4 June 1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital.   We cannot be silent over the catastrophic situation in the Gaza Strip, which suffocates life and prevents the delivery of medicines. Humanitarian corridors must be kept safe and sustainable. And banning the delivery of food, medicine, water, and electricity to Gazans is not acceptable. It is a war crime that the world must condemn.   Jordan will continue to undertake its duty in dispatching humanitarian aid to the Palestinians through any means available.   My brothers,   The United Nations General Assembly’s decision on Gaza was a victory for humanitarian values and for the right to life and peace. It was a worldwide rejection of the war, and a result of joint Arab action.   This decision must be our first step to work collectively to build a political alliance to first stop the war and the displacement immediately, and to launch a serious peace process in the Middle East, without allowing its hindrance under any circumstances. The alternative would be further extremism, hatred, and tragedies.   The values of Islam, Christianity, Judaism, and our shared humanity do not accept the killing of civilians nor the brutality that has been evident to the entire world over the past weeks of killing and destruction. We cannot allow for our just and legitimate cause to be turned into a source of fomenting conflict between religions.   And we say to the entire world and to all believers in peace and human dignity—regardless of their religion, ethnicity, or language—that the world will pay the price of failure to resolve the Palestinian issue and address the root causes of the problem.   Thank you all, and peace, God’s mercy and blessings be upon you.”   The Jordanian delegation to the summit included Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Director of the Office of His Majesty Jafar Hassan, and Jordan’s Permanent Representative at the Arab League Amjad Adaileh.