Jeddah meeting of 41 nations highlights Saudi strategic role in Red Sea security
A Saudi academic says the Jeddah gathering of 41 countries underscores the Kingdom’s key role in safeguarding Red Sea security and global trade routes.
A Saudi academic's comments reveal the Kingdom's central role in ensuring Red Sea security and maintaining global trade routes. Dr. Adel Al-Mukainzi, a professor of political media at King Saud University, highlighted the importance of the Jeddah meeting where 41 countries convened. According to Al-Mukainzi, the gathering of 41 nations underscores Saudi Arabia's strategic position in bolstering Red Sea defense and safeguarding the supply chains vital for international commerce.
Addressing Al-Ekhbariya TV, the academic emphasized that the meeting brought together 124 participants, including naval officials, planners, ambassadors, and representatives from the European Union. Dr. Al-Mukainzi further pointed out that Saudi Arabia founded and leads this coalition, with its headquarters located in Jeddah. The latest planning session of this multinational naval defense coalition took place at the Western Fleet Command headquarters in Jeddah, gathering 154 naval commanders, planners, ambassadors, and EU representatives from 41 countries.
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