On Behalf of HRH the Crown Prince, Foreign Minister Participates in the BRICS 2025 Summit Session on Environment, COP30, and Global Health
Rio de Janeiro, July 07, 2025, SPA -- On behalf of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah participated in the first session of the second day of the 17th BRICS Summit 2025, held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Kingdom is attending the summit as an invited country to join the BRICS group. The session was titled: Environment, United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), and Global Health.
At the outset of his speech, Prince Faisal expressed the Kingdom's appreciation to the Federative Republic of Brazil for hosting the BRICS Summit and commended Brazil’s active role as president of the group this year. He affirmed the Kingdom’s aspiration to build fruitful cooperation through multilateral platforms in pursuit of a future rich in opportunity and shared development.
Prince Faisal emphasized the importance of enhancing cooperation in the fields of climate and health, reaffirming the Kingdom’s commitment to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement. He called for a practical and balanced approach that considers the diverse circumstances of different countries. In this context, he extended the Kingdom’s congratulations to Brazil on its upcoming hosting of COP30, expressing sincere wishes for success in achieving tangible outcomes to address climate change challenges.
He further noted that the Kingdom, as one of the countries facing water scarcity, has developed advanced methods and technologies to manage environmental and water resource challenges. He highlighted Saudi Arabia's leadership in establishing the Global Water Organization, which aims to ensure equitable access to this vital resource.
Regarding the health sector, Prince Faisal stated that Saudi Vision 2030 includes comprehensive reforms focused on prevention and integrated care. He also reviewed the Kingdom’s expertise in managing large gatherings such as Hajj and Umrah and in developing planning and early warning systems, reinforcing its position as a regional hub for health emergency preparedness and response in accordance with international standards.
Prince Faisal stressed that the grave crises witnessed around the world serve as a reminder of shared responsibilities and the urgent need to avoid escalation to maintain security and prevent the expansion of conflicts. Referring to the catastrophic situation in Gaza, he condemned the Israeli attacks on health infrastructure and the targeting of civilians, describing them as blatant violations of international humanitarian law and a direct challenge to the rules-based international order.
In conclusion, Prince Faisal called on the international community to shoulder its responsibilities in ensuring the delivery of humanitarian aid and the protection of civilians. He underlined that the humanitarian suffering in Gaza cannot be overlooked and urged serious international efforts to end the crisis and achieve a lasting, comprehensive peace based on the two-state solution in accordance with international law.
The session was attended by Saudi Ambassador to the Federative Republic of Brazil Dr. Faisal Ghulam; Assistant Director General of the Office of the Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Ismail; Advisor to the Foreign Minister Mohammed Alyahya; and Director General of International Organizations Shahir Al-Khenini.
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