Saudi foreign minister joins UN maritime security meeting, says safe passage is not negotiable

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan attended a UN ministerial meeting on maritime security and declared safe passage through waterways non-negotiable.

• Faisal bin Farhan joined a ministerial meeting on enhancing cooperation for a safe maritime domain, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly's 81st session.
• The meeting discussed international coordination to protect maritime security, ensure freedom of navigation, and secure supply chains.
• Faisal bin Farhan said safe passage through waterways is not a matter for negotiation or political bargaining.
• He said the Kingdom remains committed to ensuring global energy market stability and will work with partners to reduce tensions.