Saudi Energy Minister Vows Stability at Riyadh Energy Forum

Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, the Saudi Energy Minister, declared Saudi Arabia's commitment to ensuring uninterrupted energy supplies during the 17th International Energy Forum Ministerial Meeting (IEF17) in Riyadh. The gathering, co-hosted by Italy and Nigeria, took place amid regional instability following a US-Israeli war against Iran and renewed Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure.

Prince Abdulaziz highlighted the resilience of the Kingdom, comparing the nation to a phoenix and citing the East-West Pipeline as a critical tool for energy security. He noted that the pipeline is currently pumping 5.8 million barrels of oil per day following a temporary shutdown caused by recent attacks.

International representatives, including ministers from Italy and Nigeria, expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia after attacks on civilian infrastructure. They affirmed that the meeting in Riyadh demonstrated the Kingdom's ability to maintain global energy stability despite ongoing regional challenges.