Promote true foundations  of stability: Prince Salman

Prince Salman emphasised that all countries must recognise that long- term stability is built on the foundations of hope, opportunity and prosperity,

The Crown Prince went on to emphasise that it is exactly these principles that are being opposed by the violent extremists in the region who distort religion to disrupt development.

In regards to Syria, Prince Salman said the international community must admit the difficult truth that it has collectively failed millions of innocent people so badly affected by the civil war.

The Crown Prince highlighted that the Syrian people now constitute a fifth of the 60 million people in the world displaced as a result of crisis, and that international efforts to achieve a long-term political solution – which has eluded the international community for over four years – must be agreed without delay.

Prince Salman highlighted that the GCC-led efforts in Yemen demonstrate the way in which diplomatic efforts can be aligned with military collaboration to decisively address conflict.

HRH Crown Prince stressed that this year’s Manama Dialogue takes place at a crucial juncture as many critical issues are challenging security across the region and the world, and conveyed hope that the serious and productive discussions that take place over the next two days will make a significant contribution to solutions that foster lasting regional stability.