The emergence of the basic pillars of Saudi foreign policy today
Saudi foreign policy is witnessing a continuous growth in performance and attendance on the international scene more than ever, and Saudi Arabia has become extensively present on various international events and events. Without being satisfied as soon as they are present, but with clear visions according to the nature of the event, and the initiative took the initiative to provide solutions and bring views closer to contemporary issues and thorny issues at the regional and international levels.
In addition to its embrace of many international conferences and forums in the traditional fields that the Kingdom has a long time in its management, as well as the modern fields that quickly put Saudi Arabia to have a clear imprint in it such as health issues, climate change, environmental protection, artificial intelligence, clean energy and sports, according to its successful experiences in applying commitment and sustainability policies during a short period of time, which made it among the leading countries in this regard. This is all clear evidence that the capital, Riyadh, deserves in all merit to be the seat for discussing, negotiating, exchanging ideas and presenting opinions in various fields.
Certainly, the pillars of Saudi foreign policy have witnessed a remarkable development in the past few years and have become effective and effective with political, economic and security developments. Which proves that the process of making foreign policy passes in several stages, starting with political analysis, estimating benefits, reviewing possible alternatives, and taking the concept of (moving according to what serves the interest). This is a product of determining the Kingdom’s foreign priorities and its lofty goals in achieving the national interest and preserving its high position in the international community and its good endeavors in achieving international peace and security, under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Highness the Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud – may God protect them -.
On the other hand, the Saudi Vision 2030 as a general framework and a major engine for the formulation and drawing of the general policy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the internal and external affairs, it contributes to the emergence and development of the basic pillars of foreign policy in a clearer way as an extension of it and an important tool for achieving economic and social reform and moving to a new stage of economic diversity at a faster pace, and taking advantage of the established national ingredients in imposing a Saudi model that grows quickly Within the movement of international interactions.
As indicated by Saudi foreign policy, to expand bilateral and multilateral partnerships and diversify alliances with international political and economic blocs, and this is to build the largest amount of regional and international allies to adapt to any changes in the future international formation, and not to be satisfied with the traditional coalition style that restricts the state’s borders within a limited political circle.
There is no doubt that the follower of Saudi foreign policy is completely certain that it is in steady steps towards preserving its pivotal role in light of the continuous political changes, and enhancing its existence as a basic building block in the current international system as required by its strategic relations with various powers. Moreover, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a regional power with unique characteristics of concrete political weight that stems from its political stability, an enormous economic power for possessing the second largest oil reserve in the world, a strategic geographical location and an ambitious young leadership.
In this regard, he notes that the Kingdom is moving forward in this distinguished external trend by making it more efforts to increase bilateral alliances and raise the level of various strategic partnerships. Of course, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the main role of this role because it is the first institution concerned in the process of building and coordinating foreign policy and identifying its features, as well as strengthening bilateral relations by Saudi embassies and representatives spread around the world, which always plays a fundamental role in strengthening relations with the host countries.
In the end, as is well known in foreign policy, the door is always open to searching for broader horizons for developing bilateral relations and reaching the stage of the comprehensive strategic partnership of the Kingdom with the friendly and brotherly countries with which these aspirations aimed at strengthening the bonds of cooperation and achieving common interests. Undoubtedly, the strengthening of such partnerships will positively reflect on the Kingdom and will maintain welfare, prosperity and stability for future Saudi generations.
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Abdulaziz bin Alyan Al -Anezan
