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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Updates Saudis on King Salman's Health, Discusses Council of Ministers' Agenda and International Cooperation

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Updates Saudis on King Salman's Health, Discusses Council of Ministers' Agenda and International Cooperation

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman addressed the Saudi people regarding the health of King Salman, who is undergoing treatment for a lung infection at Al-Salam Palace.
The Crown Prince prayed for the King's quick recovery and thanked those expressing concern.

In a weekly Cabinet meeting in Jeddah, the Crown Prince updated ministers on his attendance at the 33rd Arab Summit in Manama, Bahrain, where Saudi Arabia focused on Arab and regional issues, joint action, security, and protecting Arab interests during its presidency.

The Saudi Cabinet held a meeting and discussed their recent efforts to strengthen international cooperation and advance partnerships with friendly countries.

They highlighted the success of the Net-Zero Producers Forum, where Saudi Arabia showcased its leadership in addressing climate change.

The Cabinet also endorsed the recommendations from the Arab Forum of Anti-Corruption Agencies and Financial Intelligence Units, and reiterated their commitment to combating money laundering, terrorism financing, and corruption.

The Saudi Arabian Cabinet is proud of the country's third consecutive term leading the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) Executive Council.

This achievement highlights Saudi Arabia's role in advancing ALECSO's programs and goals.

The Crown Prince's recent visit to the Eastern Province demonstrates the government's commitment to connecting with citizens and observing development projects.

The Cabinet also praised Saudi students for their success at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) and Information Technology Exhibition (ITEX), emphasizing the government's support for education, research, and innovation to prepare future generations for global competition.

The Saudi Arabian Cabinet made several decisions, including authorizing the ministers of energy, interior, and environment, water and agriculture or their deputies to sign MoUs with Pakistan, Qatar, and Tajikistan, respectively, in the fields of energy, scientific research, and environmental protection.

The Cabinet also approved Saudi Arabia's accession to the Convention on Wetlands and signed an MoU in the logistics sector between the Saudi Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services and Djibouti's Ministry of Infrastructure and Equipment.

The text summarizes the decisions made by The Council in several areas.

In the field of air transport services, the Council authorized the Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistics Services and the Chairman of the General Authority of Civil Aviation to sign an agreement with Costa Rica.

In the postal sector, the Council approved a memorandum of cooperation model between the Saudi Post and its counterparts in other countries and authorized the Minister and Chairman of the Saudi Post to sign similar agreements.

The Council also approved a cooperation agreement between the Saudi Presidency of State Security and Pakistan's military intelligence agency to combat terrorism and its financing.

Lastly, the Council endorsed the Board of Grievances to hold talks and sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the US Southern Methodist University in the field of research and training.

The text reports that the Cabinet has given permission to the president or deputy president of King Faisal University to negotiate and sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
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