Leaders attending the "Jeddah Summit for Security and Development" pose for group photos in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, July 16, 2022. (Saudi Press Agency/Handout via Xinhua)
RIYADH, July 16 (Xinhua) -- A statement was announced Saturday following the "Jeddah Summit for Security and Development," emphasizing the importance to take the required measures to protect the security and stability in the Middle East, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Hosted by Saudi Arabia, the summit was attended by leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan and the United States.
The summit reviewed global challenges and regional affairs, while the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to guarantee the region's security and stability.
They also voiced their support for efforts to guarantee that the Gulf remains free of mass destruction weapons.
U.S. President Joe Biden participated in the summit on the last day of his Middle East tour, which also included Israel and the West Bank. ■
The "Jeddah Summit for Security and Development" is held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, July 16, 2022. (Saudi Press Agency/Handout via Xinhua)
