Official Statements

On the Record

Saudi government ministers, the royal court, and government entities in their own words.

MFA
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
14 Jul 2026 · Riyadh
"The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expresses its condemnation and strongest denunciation of Iran's continued destabilizing conduct, which undermines the security and stability of the region and violates the principles of international law and the Charter of the United Nations."
Issued following Iranian attacks on Kuwaiti border posts, Emirati tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, and diplomatic missions across the Gulf. The Foreign Minister separately held calls with counterparts in Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan and the US Secretary of State.
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MOF
Mohammed Al-Jadaan
Minister of Finance
14 Jul 2026 · Jeddah
"An important step toward developing the governance of government revenues and enhancing the efficiency of their management in a way that supports fiscal sustainability."
Al-Jadaan at Tuesday's cabinet session in Jeddah on the updated state revenue system. He framed the reform as long-term governance infrastructure, not a fiscal crisis response.
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PIF
Yasir Al-Rumayyan
Governor, Public Investment Fund
15 Apr 2026
"No projects in NEOM have been cancelled. The project company has been instructed to reprioritize its spending. The next phase will focus on delivering major projects with a reduced financial contribution from the Public Investment Fund."
Al-Rumayyan distinguishing between NEOM as a whole and The Line specifically, confirming Oxagon remains a core commitment and private sector partners will take on larger delivery roles.
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MBS
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Prime Minister, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
14 Jul 2026 · VNR Report
"The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia continues to unleash its enormous economic, geographical and cultural potential, and its pioneering efforts in sustainability and environmental conservation."
From the Crown Prince's foreword to the 2026 Voluntary National Review, presented at the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development in New York.
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