UN General Assembly
2024

The absence of accountability and punishment for Israeli violations of international and humanitarian law **emboldens further escalation**, as we now witness in **Lebanon**, where attacks and violations are mounting. This escalation **will not bring security to any party**, and only threatens to expand violence and conflict, jeopardising the region's security and stability. The Kingdom emphasises the need to **preserve Lebanon’s stability and sovereignty**, in accordance with international law and relevant Security Council resolutions. We join **international efforts aimed at a sustainable ceasefire** and **urge all parties to exercise utmost restraint** to spare the region the horrors of war. --- **Mr. President,** The Kingdom has taken concrete steps toward **de-escalation and regional development**. An agreement was reached with the **Islamic Republic of Iran** to resume diplomatic relations based on mutual respect for sovereignty and non-interference in internal affairs, aligned with the **UN Charter** and the **OIC Charter**, contributing to regional security, stability, and prosperity. We look forward to Iran’s cooperation with the international community on its **nuclear and ballistic missile programmes**.