{"id":99681,"date":"2025-02-27T16:42:22","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T16:42:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/?p=99681"},"modified":"2025-02-27T16:42:22","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T16:42:22","slug":"riyadh-becomes-trusted-mediator-after-decades-of-diplomatic-efforts-saudi-official","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/2025\/99681\/","title":{"rendered":"Riyadh becomes trusted mediator after decades of diplomatic efforts: Saudi official"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Pakistan(National Times)- Naif Alotaibi, a prominent Saudi writer and media adviser, has maintained that the world seeks Riyadh\u2019s assistance in resolving major world conflicts not only due to its strong financial standing and political clout but also because there are several other deeper factors that make the kingdom a trusted mediator. Alotaibi, currently serving as press attach\u00e9 at the Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Pakistan, expressed these views in a recent opinion piece published in\u00a0<em>Arab News<\/em>. He opined that Saudi Arabia possesses immense political influence, making it a trusted mediator in resolving international disputes. However, this trust has not emerged from thin air; it is the result of decades of diplomatic efforts, during which Riyadh has demonstrated integrity, honesty and a sincere commitment to achieving peace and stability \u2014 regionally and globally \u2014 even at great cost, the Saudi writer said. He said that the world trusts Riyadh because of its neutrality, fairness in handling various issues and its ability to provide sustainable and just solutions. \u201cThis has earned it the respect of opposing parties and made it a focal point for global diplomacy, where world leaders meet, seek its counsel and rely on its contributions to resolving disputes and bridging differences. \u201cThis, in turn, has made Riyadh an accepted and respected mediator by all conflicting sides,\u201d according to write. In the opinion piece, he also highlighted historical events that explained the reasons behind Riyadh\u2019s standing as a trusted mediator. For many years, he said Riyadh played a crucial role in ending international conflicts. It was instrumental in bringing an end to Lebanon\u2019s 15-year civil war through the Taif Agreement in 1989, which laid the foundation for peace and security in Lebanon. In 1990, Saudi Arabia stood firmly with Kuwait when it was invaded, helping to repel the Iraqi aggression, restore Kuwait\u2019s sovereignty and mobilise vast international support for its liberation. Similarly, Riyadh also played a key role in reconciling Morocco and Algeria after years of political tension during the 1980s, leading to the restoration of diplomatic ties, as per the Saudi writer. The Saudi press attach\u00e9 said these examples illustrate how Riyadh has leveraged its political influence, economic strength and status as a major energy producer to halt wars, resolve conflicts and defuse crises between nations.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pakistan(National Times)- Naif Alotaibi, a prominent Saudi writer and media adviser, has maintained that the world seeks Riyadh\u2019s assistance in resolving major world conflicts not only due to its strong financial standing and political clout but also because there are several other deeper factors that make the kingdom a trusted mediator. 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