Adel Al-Jubeir addresses Alliance of Civilizations Group of Friends meeting in New York
NEW YORK — Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Cabinet Member, and Climate Envoy Adel Al-Jubeir delivered Saudi Arabia's address at the high-level meeting of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) Group of Friends in New York, held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.In his address, Al-Jubeir underscored Saudi Arabia’s commitment to fostering dialogue and coexistence among diverse faiths and civilizations. He commended the alliance's role in advancing mutual understanding, countering hate speech, and preserving religious sites and cultural heritage. He outlined the Kingdom's support for these efforts, rooted in its conviction that dialogue, coexistence, respect for religions, and cultural diversity are essential to sustaining security and stability. Al-Jubeir noted that the 11th UNAOC Global Forum, hosted by the Kingdom in Riyadh in December 2025 with broad international participation, provided an important platform to assess the alliance's achievements two decades after its founding.He stressed the importance of following up on the forum's final declaration by renewing shared commitments to multilateral action, international law, and sustained dialogue across diverse faiths and cultures. Al-Jubeir emphasized that dialogue remains the most effective tool for safeguarding diversity, preventing conflict, fostering tolerance, building cohesive societies, and advancing peace. He reaffirmed the Kingdom's commitment to advancing the alliance's constructive efforts, pledging continued cooperation with member states and relevant partners to foster a culture of peace, tolerance, coexistence, and mutual respect.