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Saudi Address: Stability, Deterrence, and Accelerating Economic Reforms

Asharq Al-Awsat EnglishBy Ghazi al-Harthi

The Royal Address delivered by Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman on behalf of King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, to the Shura Council on Wednesday conveyed several messages about Saudi Arabia’s approach to regional crises. Analysts said the messages reaffirmed support for stability and political solutions, alongside the protection of sovereignty and national interests, while underscoring the continued implementation of rapid economic reforms under Saudi Vision 2030.

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