Boris Johnson Visit to Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Boris Johnson meets Saudi Leadership under Muhammad Bin Salman for hydrocarbon supply due to War in Ukraine as they want to avoid their reliance on Russian hydrocarbons. They have established a strategic partnership council. Boris Johnson had a meeting with the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed (MBZ) and cooperating in energy security, defense and trade”

In a tweet, Prime Minister Boris, said Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are significant partners in securing regional security. They have played a role in stabilizing the global energy market after Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. They have kept the oil prices stable. The oil prices reach nearly $140 a barrel and went down to 4$100 helping the West's dependency on oil from Russia.

The collaboration between the UK and UAE has been expanded to energy security, green technology, and trade. The Boris government is interested in keeping good relations with Saudi Arabia and UAE. The rift emerged over the killing of Jamal Khashoggi in Saudi Arabia. They blamed the Saudi Royal for their involvement in his killing.

Saudi Arabia and the UAE, are the world’s biggest oil exporters. They have avoided taking any stance over Russia's invasion of Ukraine. They maintain good ties with Russia and cooperate with each other in stabilizing the oil production and pricing. They consider Russia as a significant stakeholder in the production of hydrocarbons and influences oil and gas prices in the international market.

Johnson is using oil diplomacy to mend their relations with the Gulf. He visited Saudi Arabia and UAE to secure their relations and keep the energy supply without getting disrupted by the war in Ukraine. They have shifted their energy reliance towards Saudi Arabia and UAE to meet the fuel needs of their economy. The visit of Boris Johnson to the gulf has been called a breakthrough for Britain.

Britain is changing their stance to adjust its global fuel consumption through holding talks with Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates states. The dependency on Russian hydrocarbons will change the global powers to shift their energy reliance on Russia. The important question is will Saudi Arabia and UAE stand against Russia?

Comments

Peace Truce Between Ukraine-Russia: New Rounds of Peace Talks

The truce between Russia and Ukraine over the future of Crimea and Donbas has been delayed for 15 years over the likely outcome of Crimea under Russia after annexation. A recent example is Ukraine where the uncertain situation has stirred up the world and opposition to the invasion of Russia through the United Nations by most of the states. The negotiations were held in Turkey between Russia and Ukraine delegates to discuss the framework for a peace settlement for the war in Ukraine. The negotiation has not able to end the war and use of weapons in Ukraine, the meeting was held between representatives of Ukraine and Russia. Russian spokesperson Vladimir Medinsky has agreed to end an escalation in a two-step process of de-escalation. The hostility towards Chernihiv and Kyiv capital of Ukraine has decreased in the northern parts of Ukraine. The hostility increased due to Kyiv's intentions to get membership in NATO to avert potential threats emanating from Putin's aggressive poli...

Melting Glaciers in Antarctic Region

Satellite images show the 1,200sq km (463sq miles) Conger Ice Shelf collapsed completely in March. According to studies by scientists, the large chunks of ice attached to the land acts as a buffer to prevent ice from melting and flowing into the ocean increasing the risk of submergence due to a rise in sea level on the land areas. The areas on coastlines are in danger of receding land areas due to the rise in sea levels. The temperature reaching 40C (70F) above normal in parts of East Antarctica, is unusual for the region during this time of the year. Scientists, consider the melting of ice in Antarctica is likely to increase the risk of flooding. The rapid pace of melting of ice has adverse effects on the land adjoining the ocean. Melting of ice is creating an effect Neff described as “a fire hose of moisture phenomenon. The rate of climate change is three times warmer in the Antarctic than in the Arctic Ocean. In the context of factors, first and foremost is the increase in greenhous...

Heat Wave in Europe : 2022

A wildfire erupted in different parts of Europe amid the heat wave creating havoc for people. Scientists have linked wildfire to climate change which has become a major concern that is leading to extreme weather conditions. The scourging heat has contributed to increasing in wildfires that led to the excavation of people. The temperature is expected to reach 40 Celsius in different parts of Europe as per the health advisory issued by countries in Europe. Portugal and Spain are the most affected countries by the recent wave of heat waves. The firefighters are fighting to extinguish the wildfire and rescue the operation of people stranded in the wildfire. Scientists have predicted more wildfires in the coming years. In Portugal, five regions were affected areas due to heat waves where the temperature rose to 47 Celsius. Wildfires have destroyed 30,000 hectares of land in Portugal and 100 people have lost their lives due to wildfires. Portugal has re...

Mehwish's Blog

Search This Blog