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Saudi energy minister says Riyadh is a capital of energy security
Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman called Riyadh a “capital of energy security” at an international energy ministers’ meeting there.
He said Saudi Arabia would keep supplying energy reliably and meet its commitments to global markets.
The meeting opened during Energy Week and brought energy leaders together to discuss challenges facing the sector.
The minister said international cooperation was needed to strengthen energy security.
He pointed to the East-West Pipeline, which can carry crude oil from the Eastern Province to export facilities in Yanbu on the Red Sea.
The route gives Saudi oil an alternative path to international markets.
The meeting was intended to encourage practical cooperation, while Saudi Arabia said it would continue its plans and work on pipeline routes.
Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman called Riyadh the “capital of energy security” at an International Energy Forum ministerial meeting.
He said Saudi Arabia was committed to maintaining reliable energy supplies and meeting its obligations to global markets.
The minister said energy security required international cooperation amid challenges in global energy markets.
He cited the East-West Pipeline as an example of investment to make energy supplies more resilient.
- Who
- Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman.
- What
- He called Riyadh the “capital of energy security” and reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to reliable energy supplies.
- When
- Sunday, at the opening of the International Energy Forum ministerial meeting. The article was published on October 11, 2026.
- Where
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- He said the Kingdom’s position reflected years of investment, preparation and work across its energy sector, and stressed the importance of international cooperation.
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- Meeting
- International Energy Forum ministerial meeting
- Location
- Riyadh
- Minister
- Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman
- Pipeline
- East-West Pipeline, connecting production centers in the Eastern Province with export facilities in Yanbu
- Publication date
- October 11, 2026
What people are saying
I am proud to say that this country, and the city of Riyadh, is the capital of energy security
The Kingdom had demonstrated its resilience and ability to maintain progress toward its objectives even during periods of uncertainty.
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