Saudi Arabia Opens to Dialogue with Friends, but Will Not be Pressured into Change

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, stated that the country is open to dialogue with its friends, but does not respond to pressure.

He made these remarks in response to a question about how Saudi Arabia deals with talks on issues of human rights with international partners.

Prince Faisal emphasized that the Kingdom's actions are based on what is best for the country and driven by the needs of society.

He also reaffirmed that the Kingdom's priority is achieving its goals, including sustainable prosperity for the Saudi people.

The Foreign Minister also stated that dialogue with Damascus is the only way to resolve the crisis in Syria and address humanitarian questions, and that the Kingdom has a robust security relationship with the US and a growing relationship with China.

He did not see the need for a zero-sum game and emphasized that the Kingdom can have multiple partnerships and engagements.