Since the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was founded in 1932, it has adopted the principle of good neighborliness and non-interference in the internal affairs of states, and this principle is still valid in its foreign policy. in neighboring countries.
On the other hand, the Kingdom wants to generalize this principle in the region, so that it does not turn into a jungle where the hand of the strong is unleashed on the weak, and it is at the same time one of the principles of the United Nations, and perhaps Saudi Arabia is the most committed to this principle. Many conflicts between countries and achieving security and stability.
The recent Saudi-Iranian agreement, sponsored by China, represented a positive shock to the world and the countries of the region, as Riyadh was able to turn the page on differences with Tehran with merit and goodwill on the basis of mutual respect for the sovereignty of countries, and non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries. Thus, the agreement created a positive atmosphere at the political level. security; Especially in Iran, which was in dire need of this agreement in light of the internal and international conditions it is suffering from. What gives rise to hope for the creation of a new Middle East in Saudi hands is the dimensions of this agreement and the details contained in it. The joint tripartite statement refers to activating and arranging the exchange of ambassadors and discussing ways Strengthening relations between them, in addition to activating the security cooperation agreement between the two countries and cooperation in the field of economy, trade, investment, technology, science, culture, sports and youth.
Whoever delves deeper into the text of the statement, will find that it carries strategic dimensions for the region, especially that it does not stop at stopping disputes and conflicts, but rather goes to networking economic relations, which makes this agreement capable of life in a more correct way, in light of the interdependence of security and economic interests, as well as The broad political address based on renunciation of interference in internal affairs.
Over the past decades, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has mastered the philosophy of extinguishing political fires in the region, and it is better to implement this policy with neighboring countries, as the strategic depth must be safe for the Saudi state to proceed with its development project. Which is embodied in Vision 2030, and during the past three years, the Saudi rush was noticeable to Iraq, the deep neighbor of the Kingdom, and this relationship was transferred at the highest levels, including the economic level, and the Saudi tendency seemed clear to transcend the confused history with neighboring countries, but the agreement with Iran was the title Wide range of Saudi policy in zeroing problems.
The openness to Syria also comes within this Saudi political framework to transform the region into a safe sea in which one country does not lie in wait for another. Therefore, the upcoming Arab summit in Riyadh, next May, will be a major title in the history of Arab summits, especially since Syria's presence is on the table.
Peace and stability are made by the brave, and there is a great deal of courage in the Saudi-Iranian agreement, as it is an important step to turn the page on conflicts and differences. Courage does not stop at declaring a policy of good neighborliness, but rather goes beyond that by striving to develop relations.
The politician is capable of changing a lot of facts and data, but he is not able to change the geography, which is considered part of the destinies of countries, and it must be dealt with with wisdom and good intentions. We are facing a major geopolitical shift in the Middle East and the world, which will have an impact on the economy and development in the region.
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