Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was interviewed by the American Atlantic magazine and was quoted today (Thursday) by the Saudi news agency, addressing a number of issues.
"We hope that the problem between Israelis and Palestinians will be resolved. We do not see Israel as an enemy, but as a possible ally in terms of interests that we can strive to achieve together. However, some issues need to be resolved before we get to that," he was quoted as saying.
"Do not want a weak nuclear deal," Iranian nuclear facility,
He said, "The agreement between the countries in the Gulf Regional Cooperation Council is that no country takes any political or security or economic step that could harm the other council countries. Beyond that - every country is completely free to do whatever it wants to do. And Bahrain; SQ) have the absolute right to do whatever they see fit for them. "
Regarding Iran, Ben Salman said: "They are our neighbors and will remain our neighbors forever. We can not get rid of them and they can not get rid of us. Therefore it is better that we resolve things and look for ways to coexist. We have held discussions for four months. "I welcome Saudi Arabia. I hope we can reach a position that will be good for both countries and create a bright future for Saudi Arabia and Iran."
Saudi journalist Jamal Khushkji, Photo: AFP
When asked about the nuclear deal, the prince replied: "I think every country in the world that has nuclear bombs is dangerous. Whether it is Iran or another country. We are not interested in that. We do not want to see a weak nuclear deal because it will eventually lead to the same result." .
Ben Salman also said that Saudi Arabia has a historic relationship with the United States.
"Our goal is to preserve and strengthen it," the prince said, referring to criticism of him by White House officials in light of the assassination of Saudi journalists and the war in Yemen: "Where is the potential in the world today? He is in Saudi Arabia. If you want to miss it ".
He also noted that Biden is the one who needs to think about US interests.
In meetings with magazine journalist Grim Wood and editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg, Ben Salman denied ordering the assassination of Jamal Hashukaji in Istanbul.
"It hurt me a lot. It hurt me and Saudi Arabia emotionally. I understand the anger, especially among journalists. I respect their feelings. But we also have feelings and pain."
Ben Salman told two of his associates that the assassination of Hashukaji was the worst thing that had happened to him because it could destroy all his plans for reforms in the country.
"I've never read an article by Hashukaji," said Ben Salman, "if that was the way we do things - Hashukaji was not even in the first thousand people on the list. "That no more assassination squads are discovered, I do my best."
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