Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Chairs Cabinet Session

General News

2025-03-12

Jeddah, SPA: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chaired the Cabinet session in Jeddah on Tuesday.At the beginning of the session, the Cabinet was briefed on the content of the message received by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, from the President Isaias Afwerki of the State of Eritrea, and the content of HRH the Crown Prince’s meeting with the U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.The Cabinet discussed the outcomes of the talks between HRH the Crown Prince and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine, which included affirming the Kingdom's commitment to supporting international efforts aimed at resolving the crisis in Ukraine and achieving lasting peace. Moreover, both countries commended the strength of their economic ties and welcomed the re-establishment of the Joint Business Council in 2025.The Cabinet welcomed the commencement of talks between the U.S. and Ukraine, hosted by the Kingdom as part of its efforts to resolve the crisis. This initiative reflects the Kingdom’s balanced relations with various stakeholders, its leading role in promoting global security and peace, and its commitment to dialogue as the most effective means of conflict resolution and bringing viewpoints closer together.In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) following the session, Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary stated that the Cabinet subsequently reviewed the regional and international meetings held in the Kingdom, aimed at strengthening the foundations of cooperation and partnership, as well as enhancing consultation and coordination to address the current challenges in the region.In this context, the Cabinet expressed its appreciation for the contents of the statement issued following the Extraordinary Meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). It also emphasized its absolute rejection of calls for the displacement of the Palestinian people from their land and affirmed the Kingdom's continued efforts, in cooperation with brotherly and friendly nations, to advance the implementation of the two-state solution.Additionally, the Cabinet commended the measures taken by the Syrian leadership to preserve civil peace in the country and to continue the process of building state institutions to achieve security and stability and meet the aspirations of the brotherly Syrian people. It also emphasized the Kingdom’s full support for Syria’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.The Cabinet expressed its gratitude to the senior Islamic scholars and thinkers who participated in the Global Conference for Building Bridges between Islamic Schools of Thought and Sects, commending the noble feelings those figures demonstrated towards the Kingdom. The Cabinet lauded those figures’ appreciation of Saudi Arabia’s leading role in serving Islam and Muslims and supporting solidarity and unity among them.The Cabinet emphasized Saudi Arabia's commitment to enhancing partnerships with international organizations across various fields, including the Kingdom’s chairmanship of the 69th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW69). This role aligns with the Kingdom’s ongoing achievements in this regard at local, regional, and global levels.Regarding local issues, the Cabinet stated that the celebration of Flag Day reaffirms pride in its significance throughout the history of the Saudi state since its founding. The national flag reflects deep values that embody the steadfast principles of this generous nation.Al-Dossary noted the Cabinet’s praise for the National Campaign for Charitable Work, which embodies the deep-rooted culture of generosity, giving, and solidarity within Saudi society. He highlighted the significant care and attention the state provides to this pioneering field.The Cabinet addressed the positive growth rates achieved by economic activities during 2024, reflecting the success of the Vision 2030 programs and the progress made in major projects and national strategies.The Cabinet tackled other items on its agenda and issued several decisions, among which the following:First:Authorizing the chairman of the board of trustees of the King Fahd National Library, or a deputy, to discuss and sign a draft memorandum of understanding (MoU) for cooperation in the field of knowledge and publishing with the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).Second:Authorizing the minister of sport, or a deputy, to discuss and sign with the Arab Administrative Development Organization a draft memorandum of understanding in the field of training between the Saudi Ministry of Sport and the Arab Administrative Development Organization.Third:Authorizing the minister of interior, or a deputy, to discuss and sign with the Vietnamese side a draft agreement between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on the transfer of persons sentenced to penalties involving deprivation of liberty.Fourth:Authorizing the minister of foreign affairs, or a deputy, to discuss and sign with the Salvadoran side a draft memorandum of understanding on political consultations between the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Salvadoran Ministry of Foreign Affairs.Fifth:Authorizing the minister of justice, or a deputy, to discuss and sign with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) a draft memorandum of understanding between the Saudi Ministry of Justice and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.Sixth:Approving a memorandum of understanding between Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Tunisia for cooperation in the field of promoting direct investment.Seventh:Authorizing the minister of investment, or a deputy, to sign a draft agreement between the governments of Saudi Arabia and the Oriental Republic of Uruguay on promoting and protecting investment.Eighth:Authorizing the chairman of the board of directors of the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA), or a deputy, to discuss and sign a draft agreement between the NCA and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) office in the field of cybersecurity.Ninth:Approving an agreement between the governments of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Kosova on cooperation and mutual assistance in customs matters.Tenth:Authorizing the minister of finance, chairman of the board of directors of the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority, or a deputy, to sign a draft agreement between the governments of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Tajikistan on cooperation and mutual assistance in customs matters.Eleventh:Authorizing the president of the General Court of Audit, or a deputy, to discuss and sign two draft memoranda of understanding between the Saudi General Court of Audit and the Turkish Court of Accounts and the Board of Audit and Inspection of Korea for cooperation in accounting, auditing, and professional fields.Twelfth:Approving a memorandum of cooperation between the Saudi Public Prosecution and the Uzbek General Prosecutor's Office.Thirteenth:Approving a memorandum of understanding between the Saudi Accreditation Center and the Kazakh National Center of Accreditation for cooperation in the field of accreditation.