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Saudi Energy Minister Calls Riyadh a Center of Energy Security
Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman called Riyadh a center of energy security at the opening of a ministerial meeting of the International Energy Forum.
The meeting took place in Riyadh at the start of Energy Week.
He said energy security depends on countries working together and that in-person meetings help them discuss concerns and build practical cooperation.
He said Saudi Arabia would continue its plans and meet its commitments to the world in all circumstances.
He pointed to the East-West pipeline, which links production areas in eastern Saudi Arabia with export facilities in Yanbu on the Red Sea.
The pipeline offers an alternative route for Saudi oil to reach international markets.
Bin Salman also said the kingdom was working on different pipeline routes and hoped its commitments in this area would become clearer soon.
Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman called Riyadh the capital of energy security.
He said Saudi Arabia was committed to reliable energy supplies and meeting its obligations to the world.
He said energy security requires cooperation among all countries.
He made the remarks at the opening of the International Energy Forum ministerial meeting in Riyadh.
He cited the East-West pipeline as an example of Saudi Arabia’s ability to support reliable energy supplies during difficult conditions.
- Who
- Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman.
- What
- He said Riyadh is the capital of energy security and stressed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to reliable supplies.
- When
- October 11, 2026. The meeting opened during Energy Week.
- Where
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- He said the title reflected the work of people in Saudi Arabia’s energy sector to ensure reliable supplies and meet the country’s commitments.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
I am proud to say that this country, and the city of Riyadh, is the capital of energy security
Saudi Arabia carried out work that the minister cited while affirming the country would meet its obligations to the world.
Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman spoke at the opening of the International Energy Forum ministerial meeting in Riyadh.
- Minister
- Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman
- Meeting
- International Energy Forum ministerial meeting
- Location
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Pipeline
- East-West pipeline links production centers in the Eastern Province with export facilities in Yanbu on the Red Sea
- Period cited
- The previous eight months
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