Run interference and internal affairs and respecting their independence and integrity. Hope summit establishes a new era of cooperation to deepen the Strategic Partnership between our countries and i hope our summit establishes a new era of cooperation to deepen the Strategic Partnership between our countries. These challenges have impacted the world due to covid19 pandemics and the geopolitical situations require a more unified effort for the recovery of the Global Economy and food and health security. The environmental challenges on top of which are Climate Change and the International Commitment to keep the earths temperature to the level set in the Paris Agreement. It warrants responsible engagement to achieve development through adopting a balanced approach with a transition to a more Sustainable Energy source. The condition and priorities of each state. Adopting unrealistic policies to the exclusion of Energy Without taking into consideration the impact of these policies on the social and Economic Development of supply chains in the coming years to increase unemployment and exasperation of Security Problems including poverty, famine, crime, extremism, and terrorism. Capacity for more than 30 Million Barrels and the kingdom will not have any further production capacity. The future of the region requires adopting a vision that places disparities, it is based on Mutual Respect among the countries and deepening social ties, confronting political challenges and cooperating towards achieving comprehensive Economic Development. We call on iran, to cooperate with the countries in the region to be part of upholding the principles and the refrain from interfering in the internal affairs of other countries and cooperate with ia ea to fulfill in these regards. The kingdom has supported all efforts to reach Political Solutions in accordance to the three references. It also sustained the spire and providing assistance to the young many people. Yemeni people. We are delighted to see that iraq has reached security and it will have positive interactions with the regional environment. Become in the signing of the two agreements between iraq and the kingdom. Wheat welcome the signing of the two agreements between iraq and the kingdom. The integrity of security and prosperity of the region necessitates finding Political Solutions to other crises, especially in syria and libya to end the suffering of their brother late people with all of their components. We are optimistic this will create an comprehensive framework a comprehensive framework for a future we can achieve their aspiration. Showcase a world of honor where the message and values we respect and others. I give the floor to president biden. President biden it is good to be together with so many vital partners. The future of this consequential region of the world. I would like to thank our saudi hosts. A great deal has changed since i visited this region as Vice President. Around the world we are seeing efforts to undermine a rulesbased order with chinas course of actions and russias brutal and unprovoked war. With destabilizing activities in the middle east and critical changes. For the First Time Since 9 11, the american president is visiting this region without american troops being in a combat mission in the region. We will always honor the selflessness of the sacrifices of the americans who served including my son who was stationed in iraq for a year. I will never forget the 7054 american troops who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving. Today, i am proud to be able to say that the land wars in the region involving huge numbers of American Forces is now underway. Is not underway. We eliminated the vices just this week, taking out another key leader of isis. We continued our counterterrorism efforts working on the Broad Coalition of countries including everyone around this table. We will turn our attention and our resources to support our partners, strengthen our alliances, and build a coalition to solve the problems facing this region of the world and the world today. The United States is clear eyed about the challenges in the middle east and about where we have the greatest capacity to help drive positive outcomes. Our objective, our focus on targeting resources and rebuilding trust and delivering real results. We will operate in the context of the middle east as it is today. A region a more united than it has been in years, former rivals reestablishing diplomatic and economic ties, new memberships being forged, recently the world sees the middle east through opportunity. The united is going to remain an active partner in the middle east. Asked how the work grows more competitive and the challenges we face more complex, as the world grows more competitive and they challenges we face more complex, there are more important the successes of the middle east. We seek to build on this moment with active principle american leadership. Our new framework for the middle east has five key principles. I would like to share them with you today. The United States world support and strengthen partnerships with countries who subscribe to the rulesbased of international order. We will make sure that those countries can defend themselves against foreign threats. The United States and into the countries around the table are an essential part of that order. We reject use of brute force to change borders. The entire group voted in the General Assembly to condemn russias invasion of ukraine. It was an watershed a watershed moment. It shows territorial integrity, i want to be clear. Supporting the rulebased order does not mean we have to agree on every issue. It does mean that we outline around core principles. About us Work Together on the most pressing global challenges it means we Work Together on the most pressing global challenges. We are committing millions of dollars to alleviate Food Insecurity in the region with more than 1 billion coming from the United States. On energy security, leah grew up we agree to meet global needs. Energy producers have increased production and i look forward to seeing what is in the coming months. We are investing hundreds of billions of dollars in Clean Energy Initiatives and increasing our climate omission permission and the first of my and invest. The United States will not allow foreigner powers to jeopardize the freedom of navigation through the middle east waterways. Including the straights. We will not tolerate inference of any country to dominate another in the region through military buildups and threats. The free flow of commerce under resources in the middle east is the lifeblood of a Global Economy. Of the iraqi Prime Minister to bring countries from the region together for talks in baghdad. The months of quiet persistent, see we finalized an agreement to remove International Peacekeepers from the red sea and transform an area that once sparked wars into a future hope of peaceful tourism and Economic Development. As we continue to work closely with many of you to counter threats posed by iran, we are a sweet diplomacy to return to constraints. We commit to make sure that arana never gets a nuclear weapon. The United States built security connections between the United States, partners, wherever possible. While respecting these integration, interconnection, these are the underlying themes of our meeting today. How many years have we been trying to connect iraqs electricity into the gcc grades. Grids. I remember being briefed on it in 2016 when i was Vice President of the United States. I said lets get it done. Today, finally, after years of failed efforts and false starts, thanks to the efforts of so many around this table, it is done. New projects linking the region like the saudi investments in egypt and jordan. The more we build these connections, the more we will see the benefits return to our people. The United States will always value human rights enshrined in the u. N. Charter. Foundational freedoms are foundational to who we are as americans. It is in our dna. It is also because we know the future will be won by the countries that unleash the full potential of their populations. Equal rights and contributing to building stronger economies, resilient societies and more modern and capable militaries where citizens can question their leaders without fear of reprisal. I have gotten 20 of criticism plenty of criticism over the years. It is not fun. The ability to speak openly and Exchange Ideas freely is what unlocks innovation. Accountable institutions that are free from corruption, that act transparently and respect the rule of law are the best way to deliver growth, respond to peoples needs, and ensure justice. No country gets it right all the time, including the United States. But our people are our strength. Our countries, with the confidence to learn from mistakes, grow stronger. Let me conclude by summing all this up in one sentence. The United States is invested in building a positive future in the region in partnership with all of you. The United States is not going anywhere. This is a table full of problem solvers. There is a lot of good we can do if we do it together. Thank you for inviting me to participate in this summit today. Thank you for the many years of partnership between our countries and the United States. God protect our troops. Thank you. [applause] thank you, mr. President. No we give the floor to his majesty, King Abdullah of jordan. In the name of god, prayers and peace be upon all profits prophets. Your highness, excellency, mr. President , peace and gods mercy and blessing be upon you. It is my pleasure to start by thanking the brother, the custodian. His Royal Highness, the crown prince mohammad bin salman enter the kingdom of saudi arabia for the gracious invitation. The warm welcome and the hosting of this well organized summit. Majesties, harnesses highnesses, excellencies our world faces multiple challenges from covid and the crisis on energy and food and continuous complex that are regions suffer from. Therefore, we must examine opportunities for cooperation and collective action in pursuit of regional integration and Food Security, energy, transport, and water. We in jordan are keen on transforming these opportunities into real partnerships for the region by capitalizing on our historical and deep rooted ties with the gcc countries and our brothers in egypt and iraq. We embark on these efforts out of our belief that the only way forward is through collective action. For we in jordan continue to host over one million Syrian Refugees providing them with various humanitarian, health, and Education Services while also countering security threats on our orders. By thwarting attempts to smuggle drugs and weapons, which now pose a major threat to the entire region. We shoulder these responsibilities on behalf of the International Community, which must carry on its role in countering the impact of the refugee crisis on refugee and postcommunities Host Communities to ensure success of regional partnerships that we seek, Economic Cooperation must include our brothers in the Palestinian National authority. Here we must reaffirm the importance of reaching a just solution to the israelipalestinian conflict on the basis of a two state solution for there can be no stability or prosperity without the solution guaranteeing the establishment of an independent palestinian state with jerusalem as its capital living sidebyside with israel in peace and security. I think my brothers and custodians, his Royal Highness, crown prince mohammad bin salman and the kingdom of saudi arabia for their great efforts to enhance this cooperation and coordination in the service of our region and the world. Thank you, his majesty, King Abdullah of jordan. I give the floor to his excellency. My brother, his Royal Highness crown prince mohammad bin salman, mr. President , excellency, i extend appreciation for countries participating in this summit which comes at an exceptional moment in the history of the world and our region to be of clear political significance of renewing our determination to enhance the partnership between arab states and United States of america whether at the bilateral level or the broader regional framework in a way that enables us to extend this partnership to further horizons of cooperation, which meets the aspirations and interests of our people based on strong and well established relationships and principles from which we should not deviate in order to achieve Mutual Benefit and maintain the security and stability of the entire region. The worsening global and regional crises spending spa nning from the covid19 pandemic, Climate Change, Food Security and the spread of Armed Conflicts globally and regionally have carried on and intensified, casting a shadow on humanity, including our arab region suffering from serious critical, development and security challenges, including the risks of the spread of terrorism. These challenges threaten the stability of our peoples and the rights of future generations, leaving our nation legitimately questioning the effectiveness of the tools we have in the measures we are taking to address these challenges and wondering about the fate of the Protracted Crises our arab region has been witnessing for more than one decade and the prospect of their settlement. Against this backdrop it is necessary for our countries and region to have tangible contributions in formulating permanent humanitarian solutions to contemporary challenges founded on a scientific and realistic approach. This is our goal in egypt based on our belief that we all belong to one identity, which is humanity. It is no longer acceptable to be among the arab nation defined by a glorious history, rich contributions and enormous resources and capabilities, a refugee or displaced person affected by the scourge of wars or lost hope for a better tomorrow. It is time for joint endeavors to bring to a closer all endless conflicts and chronic civil wars that have strained the peoples of the region, squandering their resources and wealth and allowed some powers to interfere in the Domestic Affairs of arab states, conduct illegitimate assault on their lands and temper the fate of future generations. By invoking conflicts of premodern estate errors of sectarian, ethnic, and tribal nature in which exists neither victim nor vanquished. This led to the collapse of the foundation of the mother state and pave the way for the emergence of terrorism and dissemination of its dark and extremists ideology. Egypt has several historical experiences in the region during which it has always been a pioneer in opening up to different peoples and cultures and pursue the path of peace, which was egypts strategic choice that it took and preserved and carried the torch to spread it, leaving the power of logic, not the logical power and that the world to everyone. It is the piece of the powerful established on the principles of justice, balance, acceptance of rights. I am taking this opportunity to share with you our comprehensive five pillar approach that aims to address priorities and serve our mutual goals to build a more prosperous region. First, there is no doubt that moving forward toward the future depends on how we settle Protracted Crises of the past. Therefore, our joint endeavors to solve current crises of the region, whether those that arose during the investigate or those that continue before that will not succeed if we fail to achieve a fair, comprehensive, and final settlement to the palestinian cause. This settlement must be consistent with Relevant International resolutions on the basis of the two state solution to ensure the establishment of the independent palestinian state on the borders of june 4, 1967 with East Jerusalem as its capital and preserves the legitimate rights of the Palestinian People in order to live in security and peace alongside the state of israel in a way that guarantees the security of the two peoples and provides a new reality for the people of the region that can be accepted while blocking the path of exclusionary policies and reinforcing the value of peaceful coexistence and embodying hope. Hence, we should double down our efforts not only to revive the Peace Process but to bring it to a final and irreversible solution providing the impetus upon which peace efforts should be based. Second, Building Societies from within the foundations of democracy, citizenship, equality, respect for human rights, rejecting sectarianism and extremist ideologies and upholding the concept of International Interest to guarantee stability and comprehensive meaning in a way that preserves peoples resources and wealth and injuries it will not be hijacked or misused. It is necessary to strengthen the role of the nationstate with its inclusive identity, as well as legitimate institutions and building its capabilities in order to enable them to carry out their duties establishing good governance, maintaining security, enforcing laws, facing out lot elements as well as providing the appropriate environment in support of fundamental rights and freedoms, empowering women and youth, and consolidating the role of Civil Society in the Development Process in addition to religious institutions and leaders who spread a culture of moderation and intelligence and guarantees the right to freedom of religion and belief. Economic reforms, job creation and Sustainable Development in a way that meets the aspirations of our peoples toward a Better Future in which they participate in building the right to reap the benefits. This tackles Arab National security, which i affirm is indivisible. We deem the collective capability that the arab states possess incorporated with their partners are sufficient to respond to any potential threats in the arab world. It is important to understand the Guiding Principles of the arab nations are those of respective sovereignty of states , Domestic Affairs, opportunity and equality, same as the principles and essence of the u. N. Charter. D should be the same foundations for relations between arab countries and their regional neighbors and international partners. As we address the concept of integrated regional security, it is paramount to reaffirm the importance of taking tactical steps to accomplish tangible results toward the establishment of a zone free of Nuclear Weapons and of the weapons of mass destruction while advocating the role of the iaea in this regard and maintaining mechanisms as a cornerstone for an integrated framework for regional security. Fourth, terrorism remains a major challenge from which the arab countries have suffered for decades, thus we reiterate our commitment to combating terrorism and extremist ideologies and all of its forms and stations with anyone defeating all terrorist organizations and militias scattered around parts of the arab world. Those groups benefit from the support of some external forces to serve their obstructive agenda by taking up arms that require political legitimate games, obstructing political settlements and National Reconciliations in some areas, standing as hurdles to peoples will and develop their capabilities to carry out transporter operations. Let me be clear on this matter, i stress there is no place for the notion of militias and armed groups in the region. I urge supporters who provide them with shelter, finances, weapons, training, and allow transfer of terrorist elements from one area to another through erroneous assessments and miscalculations realized unequivocally that our National Security and associated redlines are not subject to optimizers, and we will protect and defend our security interests and rights by all means. Fifth, at this pillar relates to the necessity of strengthening cooperation and International Solidarity to enhance the ability of countries in the region to address the nature of emerging international crises, such as food shortages, disturbances in energy markets, security and Climate Change with the aim of containing these crises and overcoming their impacts is as well as developing the necessary restrictor for a developing nation, technology, as well as the availability of goods. In this context egypt supports all efforts aiming at enhancing cooperation and diversifying partnerships to address the current food and Energy Crises while reaffirming that addressing the current Food Security crisis requires taking into consideration the different dimensions of both short and long terms to put in place effective mechanisms to quickly respond to the needs of countries most impacted. This remaking available support packages as well as establishing cultural protection, storage and increasing decreasing food waste and cooperation of financial partners. The same approach applies to dealing with the Energy Crisis at effective cooperation on our part to guarantee the stability of the National Energy market. The Mediterranean Gas form is an exemplary model mistreating our political will to cooperate with our partners and estimate to the Sustainable Management and optimum utilization of current and future resources in order to preserve energy sources. With regard to what a security it is important to reiterate the commitment to principles of International Law related to International Rivers in a way that allows for the utilization of these resources in an equitable manner by all peoples and guarantees order security for all countries in the region as well as preventing upstream countries from infringing on the rights of downstream countries. On Climate Change, it is of the utmost importance that we continue collective work within the International Multilateral frameworks on Climate Change. Importantly, the United Nations fccc and Paris Agreement to guarantee achieving goals in accordance with the rules and principles that we have all accepted. In this context i would like to reiterate both arab and african regions are amongst the most affected by the negative impacts of Climate Change and its consequences on food, energy, and water security as well as its impact on social and political stability. Hence, it is important we agree on an inclusive and comprehensive vision to support arab and african countries in fulfilling their International Climate commitments and to finance the ability to adapt to the negative impacts of Climate Change so that this vision contributes to addressing the financial liquidity crisis and intensifies climate financing directed to these countries as well as investments in renewable energy. To this effect i look forward to receiving you at cop27 world summit in november 2022 so that we can once again confirm our unwavering commitment toward addressing Climate Change and to transform this challenge into a real opportunity for development and transition to more sustainable patterns for the development of all humankind. I took the opportunity today to share with you the five pillars underlying egypts vision to address the current challenges in order to set our region on the path of comprehensive and sustainable stability and commence together a new chapter of Strategic Partnership between our nations and peoples on the basis of which will trust and support, advancing common interests, burden and responsibility sharing and solidarity. Also taking into account the specificity of each society, its experiences, customs, traditions, and challenges in line with the integration of civilizations. To conclude, i extend my thanks to the brother of the kingdom of saudi arabia for the reception and generous hospitality. I would like to send the following message to the peoples of our region and the american people. Rest assured that you will find in egypt where the first human civilization flourished on the banks of its eternal river a supporter and partner and a helping hand to reserve and optimize our mutual interests. We will embark together steadily on the path of the future toward development and progress, illuminating it by our unrelenting hope and determination as well as our selfreliance and shared vision to address crises in a manner that respects the will, choices and rights of our peoples. We are fully confident in our approach and what our Partnership Provides in terms of capabilities and our experiences, which will enable us together to overcome any difficulties no matter how tough they are to draw a better tomorrow for all future generations. Thank you very much. May peace and blessings be upon you. Thank you, mr. President. Now i give the floor to his majesty the king of bahrain. In the name of god was merciful, my brother, his highness Prince Mohammed and someone, majesty, excellency, peace be unto you. It gives us great pleasure to extend our congratulations to the custodians, the kingdom of saudi arabia on the success of pilgrimage season for this year expressing our gratitude for their invitation for this extraordinary summit that represents a chance to reinforce the historic relations and strengthen the strategic relationship between our countries and the United States led by President Joe Biden and to review solutions to achieve development and sustainability for countries of the middle east to commonly face all of the challenges that threaten stability, regional stability, security, and International Peace and International Interests. The middle east region has a strategic location in the world suffered for many years and still does from political conditions, security conditions and difficult Economic Conditions and challenges that are dangerous which require that we think deeply and in a balanced way as to how to come out of these crises and conflicts that are going on. Top of which is the palestinian issue that we must find a solution with a just settlement with the establishment of an independently independent palestinian state in accordance with the two state solution and in accordance with the arab peace solution and create Economic Opportunities for the penicillium Palestinian People to have them participate in their Sustainable Development as presented in the peace workshop for prosperity that was held in bahrain in 2019. In addition to the necessity to reach a political settlement for the yemeni crisis and Development Efforts for the eyemeni yemeni people. And interference in internal affairs of other countries is among the most dangerous issues that go against international loss, and it is time to unify all of the efforts to stop these interferences and respect the sovereignty of states and their religious and Cultural Values and its civilizational experience and to promote coexistence and peaceful coexistence and mutual efforts, joint efforts to make the middle east a zone free of weapons of mass destruction and to combat terrorism and radicalism and the armed groups that go against the law, preserving peace and security in the region requires that we cooperate and Work Together in response for our peoples call for peace and prosperity. And in this context we emphasize the importance of continuity to work for the joint Maritime Forces and to create Additional Forces to view their Important Role in preserving the international ceiling and protecting oil supplies and straits, and we appreciate the constructive cooperation between our naval forces and the navy of the u. S. For more than 75 years in the kingdom of bahrain. On this context we emphasize the importance of an increase in the efforts to create stability in oil markets, including the increase of investments to promote explorations and refinement and use new technologies that will contribute to the support of sustainable Economic Growth and to face inflation, and we should not ignore the importance to promote all of the efforts and initiatives to export wheat and safeguard their arrival in International Markets and validate the initiatives to help the less fortunate countries. We look forward with hope and optimism that this summit will reach constructive and fruitful results that will reinforce that joint work and strengthen the bonds of friendship among our countries so that we can face and environmental challenges and achieve peace and security. And create a strong bond that will meet the requirements of the present in the future. We pray to god almighty to guide us to whatever is good for our countries and our people. Peace be unto you. I think his majesty for his remarks. I give the floor to of qatar. Your Royal Highness, prince of saudi arabia. Your excellency, President Joe Biden. Im pleased to extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to the custodians of the two holy mosque and the crown prince for hosting this important summit. And for the reception and organization to make the some of the success. This important meeting takes place against the backdrop of the challenges facing the world and putting it steak the capabilities of the International Community to enhance Cooperation Among states to find just and Realistic Solutions to global issues that cherish the values and norms residing in the conscience of humanity. Everyone realizes that there is no security or stability among conflicts. Invoking the provisions of International Law and the charter of the United Nations saves the people humanity. Many victims of tragedy. Its well known come International Law is a customary law that obliges only those who are motivated by their own principles or limited capabilities to abide by it. Since the end of the cold war, countries have been arguing about the need for alliances of International Forces committed to International Law in the charter of the United Nations. To be able to impose the statute of the law in the charter in a nonselective manner so that they will not be subjected to the interests of specific countries or their respective ideological orientations. The International Community has not yet succeeded in this respect. We are all aware that crises and wars in any region affect the world. The war in ukraine has direct and indirect victims. This war has contributed to exacerbating an economic crisis that may lead to humanitarian disasters. Especially in the case of food and crude oil imports in developing countries. In this context, solidarity with the victims in support for the political efforts to end this war. The state of qatar will not spare any effort in working with his partners in the region in the world to ensure a continuous flow of energy supply. Honorable gentlemen, we stress the importance of gulf relations and durable arabs in general with the United States. Its no secret to anyone, the pivotal role of the United States of america in the middle east and the world. Achieving stability in the gulf region is essential not only to it but the entire International Community. We reaffirm here are from physician to steer the gulf region and middle east in general. The dangers of nuclear armament, recognizing the rights of the countries in the region to use Nuclear Energy for peaceful purposes in accordance with international rules. The need to resolve differences in our region through dialogue based on respect for the sovereignty of states, not interfering in their internal affairs, promoting the common interest, and participating in shoaling response abilities. The dangers looming over the middle east region in light of the tense International Situation require finding a solution to the palestinian cause which occupies the central position among the peoples of our arab and islamic world. The forces of peace worldwide. Its a just cause with a heavy symbolic weight at the same time. One of the most important sources of tension and instability will linger unless israel stops its practice of violations of International Law, reflected in the settlement changing jerusalems character and continuing to impose seizure on gaza. Its no longer possible to understand the continuation of occupation because of a selective policy of enforcing these decisions of International Legitimacy and opting for the politics of force over the principles of justice and fairness. The arab countries, despite their differences, have unanimously agreed on the Arab Peace Initiative that expresses readiness by the mall to normalize relations with israel if it agrees to a settlement based on International Legitimacy, stipulating withdrawal to the 19 67 borders within the peace accords. It would be improper for us to abandon our initiatives just because israel rejects them. It is an appropriate for arabs to propose settlements while israels role is confined to rejecting them and increasing whenever arabs makes concessions. Just as israel has a Public Opinion, we also have a Public Opinion in the arab world. We look forward to an effective role for the United States and calling for serious negotiations to settle the palestinian issue, according with the International Legitimacy resolution and the principles of the two state solution agreed upon by the International Community. Its not a negotiation for the sake of negotiation nor to delude ourselves that theres a Peace Process underway. Honorable gentlemen, we value the truth between the many parties in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia Initiative for putting it forward and we look forward to its continuation until a solution to this crisis is reached in accordance with the goshen mission gulf existed in and the outcomes of the Yemeni National dialogue and relevant Security National resolutions. We must agree on rules that we all respect to guide our actions and resolve crises in yemen, libya, and other countries. Confining the tools of violence in the hand of the state in distinguishing between the consensual system. The quarter system may be got go beyond Political Partnership as if they were spoils. That would cripple and render them unable to carry out their functions. These principles serve as the steering guide in iraq and lebanon which are experiencing crises of another kind. As for syria, its not plausible to accept the fate of complete which means the continuation of the terrible we must act to reach a political solution in accordance with the geneva resolutions in order to achieve legitimate aspirations of the syrian people. Beyond our regional responsibilities, we are not oblivious to the responsibilities to participate in adjusting the challenges facing all humanity, including Climate Change. We hope the upcoming cop 27 United NationsClimate Change conference in the arab republic of egypt will fulfill the expectations of the International Community. May peace be with you. I think his highness. Now i give the floor to the Prime Minister of iraq. In the name of god most gracious, most merciful. Peace be with you. Its my pleasure to extend my thanks and gratitude to our brothers in saudi arabia, the king and his people, for their hospitality. We hope it will lead to very extreme circumstances with the aspirations of people, with the language of brotherhood and peace that was guaranteed. Honorable living for the people. A rack, with the help of its neighbors, was able to achieve victory. We still have the chance to uproot the roots of terrorism. We need all the assistance of regional and international to create an International Strategy to combat terrorism and drive terrorism. The dangers that have been created by the ukraine crisis require intensifying the International Efforts to find solutions and unify all the efforts to achieve Food Security and guarantee the oil supplies in the middle east. The middle east has suffered tangibly from Climate Change and the water crisis, in addition to the Health Issues like covid. All of these require we Work Together to confront these challenges. Your excellencies, heine says, the democratic system in iraq, after decades of dictatorship. This young democracy is still making progress despite the challenges. There are still political issues and challenges and elections which necessitate preserving the Democratic Values in everyday life, something that necessitates more time and the accumulation of expertise. After weve gone beyond this phase, our forces are in the Development Phase to preserve the security of a rack iraq. We plan to further coordinate. All the brothers in the region will serve our peoples and serve the countries of the region. The meetings and summits have resulted in a vision, a common vision to create cooperation in different areas like the conference that expressed the his board historic ties linking the countries in the region. The gcc countries have taken great steps to enable these achievements. Weve achieved a number of agreements to collect create electricity connectivity with the gcc countries. We have electricity connectivity with jordan and egypt. We also have created initiatives to reinforce dialogue and partnership in the region. This methodology will feed into its national interest. In this context, iraq continues the dialogue in order to keep away the weapons of mass destruction and the middle east and make it a safe place for the interests of the region and the world. In this regard, we look for a fair and just solution for the palestinian issue and to meet the aspirations of the Palestinian People and stop all the aggression against the Palestinian People. Iraq guarantees that the solution of this conflict is due to International Legitimacy, the only way to achieve stability of the reason. Iraq also supports the many truths that is ongoing which is a temporary solution that will bring about an end to the conflict. Iraq supports the Regional International efforts to bring an end to the syrian crisis, hoping to end this absurd war. This will create bonds that will bring stability back to this country. In terms of an environment of cooperation, i would like to remind that iraq is an important producer for oil. This will increase our environmental challenges. We must work fast in order to utilize gas that is burned on the oil fields to create investment in alternative energy. Our countries made additional issues towards investment and changing the challenges to opportunities. Iraq suggests creating a middle east band for development, integration with the gcc and jordan and egypt to be involved with local development and infrastructures that will help in licking the economies of the region with its priority of developing the local activities and world networks. We help that this summit means meets its objectives to serve our countries and we continue to meet with the purpose of serving the people of the country, of the region and to provide us with a Better Future. Peace be with you. I thank you, mr. Prime minister, for your remarks. I now give the floor to the state of kuwait. In the name of a law all ah, peace and blessings be upon his prophet muhammad. His actually excellency joe biden, president of the United States of america. Majesties, heines, excellencies. Honorable gentlemen, peace be with you. Its my pleasure in the beginning, here is the main gate to the most holy ground on earth. To represent his highness of kuwait. It is my honor to convey our brotherly regards to his brothers, to their majesties, highnesses, and is best with those of success to this summit. It is my great pleasure to express my thanks and gratitude to my brother, the custodian of the two holy mosques, king of the kingdom of saudi arabia. May allah protect him. To my brother, his Royal Highness, crown prince of the kingdom of saudi arabia. Deputy Prime Minister, minister of defense, and to the government and people of brotherly kingdom of saudi arabia for the warm reception and hospitality and well organized summit. The fourth summit which is an important summit between the gcc countries and with the presence of the United States, which we have historical relations and deep ties and Strategic Mutual ties, especially in light of these challenges and makes ordinary circumstances that the region is going through. Political challenges, security colleges, economic challenges. These challenges require us to do more coordination and cooperation and understanding to confront them. We have clear concepts to achieve our aims and to strengthen the requirements of security and stability in this critical region of the world. Accordingly, this blessed gathering of the brotherly gcc countries and its strategic allies, the United States of america, especially, and other brotherly countries in the region, that we share with them a common vision. A unity and a safe destiny, which is the kingdom of jordan and the arab republic of egypt. In the brotherly neighboring republic of a rack. It gives me pleasure to welcome President Joe Biden, president of friendly United States of america. A warm brotherly welcome for his historic visit to the middle east and his sharing, his generous sharing with us and participation in this summit. Remembering with pride the level that our relations have reached with the United States of america. And the successes accomplished in many fields, reflected in the incentive action that we do to strengthen the strategic interest between our countries. Here, i can only remember a nation with prominent leadership carried out by the United States of america. As a leadership people and people combating the invasion in an epic battle with the help of all brothers in the gcc countries. With their strong well. On top of them is the kingdom of saudi arabia and our other brotherly arab countries and friendly countries share their love for peace and stability and liberating kuwait from the ingestion invasion of iraq to kuwait in 1990. Majesties, excellencies, highnesses, kuwait takes great pride in this blessed gathering which is the gcc. It takes pride in the successes of this brotherly entity. The achievements, accomplish through decades and years. For decades. Where are brothers in the gcc demonstrated their strong ties through blood, religion, and a shared destiny. Achieving development, prosperity to their peoples and solidarity in their common interests with joint work and vision. Putting an example, an excellent example despite differences. Loving their countries. Achieving by this the respect of the world. To their governments and peoples. Allow me to affirm with confidence that we in the gcc will continue in our benevolent efforts to strengthen the Strategic Partnership with the United States of america. Based in our belief of its necessity and importance in light of actions that require our unity and closeness and standing in unity. We follow closely the levels of cooperation between the gcc and the United States which have witnessed an excellent strengthening. We will try to take it to higher levels. On all fronts and levels. In this context, we in the gcc countries hope that this summit is a new beginning to address issues of importance. On top of them is the palestinian cause, calling for the success of achieving a component complete solution to this issue based on International Resolutions and the Arab Initiative in supporting the people of palestines right and independent state and capital. We call the public of around to cooperate with the iaea and with our countries in the world in ways that contribute in making the gcc region in the middle east free of weapons. It is important to continue joint work to repel and deter terrorist attacks on civilian facilities and vital regions in the kingdom of saudi arabia and the united arab emirates, and to curb the threat to maritime navigations. In this regard, pertaining to yemen, we appreciate the efforts of our brothers in yemen. On top of them is the Leadership Council and it is supporting entities. We affirm our support of the efforts to achieve security stability in yemen. We are driven by hope for a unified effort to tackle the humanitarian conditions in our region, especially development in iraq, syria, libya, lebanon, afghanistan, and other regional issues that still cast its shadow on the stability of the security of the region. Regarding the russian ukrainian crisis, we affirm our principled position based on International Laws and the u. N. Charter, respecting International Law which is based on the sovereignty of states and territorial integrity in their internal affairs. And not using force or threats. In conclusion, i would like to express the aspirations of my country which is small in geography but big in its ambitions and hopes. Driven by the hopes of its people for peace in humanitarian work and a strong country in its cooperation and working. Its looking forward to a world with hope and stability. Achieving the aspirations of all people. And that everybody in the world unites against conflict and disputes, to face challenges and threats that surround us. We should remember the blessings upon us and the importance of keeping these blessings. He pray to allah to guide our efforts and make our peoples prosperous. Peace be to you. I think his highness thank his highness in conclusion, i would like to thank you for your attendance and participation in this summit. This follows decades of profound strategic ties. We commend the keenness we have seen in the summit to continue cooperation and strengthen joint action facing international and regional challenges in all political, economic, and environment fields. We look for the continuing Cooperation Among our countries to achieve security, prosperity, peace, and stability. Peace be with you. [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. Visit ncicap. Org] [captions Copyright National cable satellite corp. 2022]