Editor's Note.

M ay was marked by significant events, including the 32 Arab League Summit in Jeddah, the G7 summit in Hiroshima, and the China-Central Asia Summit in Xian. At the 32nd Arab League summit in Jeddah, for the first time in over a decade, all 22 member states of the Arab League were represented, including Syria, which had been suspended from the organization since 2011. Diverse issues were discussed by the leaders, ranging from the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the war in Yemen, the situation in Libya, and the Syrian civil war, to strategies for enhancing economic cooperation and development throughout the Arab world. In recent months, Saudi Arabia has taken significant steps toward restoring diplomatic relations with Iran. The kingdom has made diplomatic efforts to bring an end to the prolonged war in Yemen, which has been fueled by Iran-backed rebels. Another notable accomplishment is Saudi Arabia advocating for Syria's reintegration into the 22-member Arab League. Saudi Arabia demonstrated its commitment to international aid by pledging $400 million to Ukraine earlier this year.

The country has consistently supported United Nations resolutions calling for ending the Russia-Ukraine war. Saudi Arabia has chosen not to yield to pressure from the United States to increase oil production, which would contribute to squeezing Russia's revenues. During a recent summit, a collective statement was issued, rejecting any "illegitimate foreign presence" in Syria. The statement also expressed support for the eventual return of Syrian refugees. The summit attendees condemned Israel's actions against the Palestinian people. The statement called upon Lebanon to overcome its political paralysis and encouraged dialogue in Sudan, where rival generals have been in conflict since last month. These recent developments highlight Saudi Arabia's active role in regional affairs, showcasing its commitment to diplomacy, humanitarian aid, and the pursuit of peace and stability.

The G7 summit in Hiroshima sent a resolute message of unity among the world's leading democracies. The participating leaders reached a consensus to deal with economic challenges and help the world to deal with them through various new initiatives. Moreover, they committed to reinforcing supply chains, emphasizing the involvement of lower-income countries in bolstering economic resilience. Emphasizing the principles of transparency, diversification, security, sustainability, trustworthiness, and...