Based on the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Muhammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and their keenness to continue strengthening bridges of communication with all countries around the world, and to support all aspects of joint coordination, including multilateral action Today, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, signed the document of accession of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), at the invitation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, Chair of the current session of the Ministerial Meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. (ASEAN), held in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta.
The Kingdom’s accession to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia comes; Emphasizing the close ties with East Asian countries in many fields, and complementing the Kingdom’s internationally leading role in achieving international peace and security, and its approach based on strengthening dialogue, intensifying joint coordination, and consolidating multilateral action with brotherly and friendly countries towards more stability, prosperity, and progress for all countries and peoples. .
The foreign minister praised the distinguished relations between the Kingdom and the ASEAN countries, expressing the keenness of the Kingdom’s leadership to expand the frameworks of cooperation between the Kingdom and the ASEAN countries in many fields and on issues of common concern.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs stressed the importance of this treaty in the field of cooperation in the Southeast Asian region, especially as it is consistent with the principles of the United Nations Charter, noting that the close relations with the member states of the treaty will contribute to achieving the aspirations of all countries towards achieving the goals of sustainable development and enhancing joint action. and creating a new development and economic opportunity for all.
