Saudi Arabia's Council of Ministers: Strengthening Peace, Promoting Development, and Enhancing International Cooperation
The Council of Ministers, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, emphasized Saudi Arabia's role in collaborating with other friendly countries to end the conflict in Gaza, ensure civilian safety, provide humanitarian aid, and recognize an independent Palestinian state.
The Cabinet also reaffirmed its commitment to international peace and security and supporting stability and development in the Middle East and beyond.
Following the session, Minister of Media Salman Al-Dosary reported that the Cabinet reviewed local affairs and praised the advancements in the Kingdom's Vision 2030 initiatives.
The text summarizes the accomplishments of the 8th year of an initiative by the Cabinet in areas such as education, healthcare, housing, infrastructure, job creation, economic diversification, and improving quality of life for all.
The Cabinet also discussed expanding political and economic cooperation with various countries at bilateral and multilateral levels.
The outcomes of the World Economic Forum's Special Meeting hosted by the Kingdom were commended for their contributions to global economic growth and development.
The text summarizes several key developments in Saudi Arabia.
The Cabinet commended King Salman's support for the Islamic Development Bank Group's golden jubilee celebration, reaffirming Saudi Arabia's dedication to Islamic solidarity and development.
The Cabinet also welcomed the outcomes of the Umrah and Ziyarah Forum in Madinah, which included new initiatives to improve services for pilgrims.
Additionally, the Cabinet approved cooperation agreements between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain (energy), Saudi Arabia and Nigeria (oil and gas), and Saudi Arabia and Japan (establishing a strategic dialogue between foreign affairs ministers).
The text summarizes several agreements and memorandums of understanding (MoUs) approved by various Saudi Arabian authorities.
The MoU between the Saudi and Singaporean Ministries of Health will promote cooperation in health fields.
The Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority and the Korean Customs Service signed an MoU for mutual recognition of their Authorized Economic Operator programs.
The Saudi National Anti-Corruption Commission and the Indian Central Vigilance Commission endorsed an MoU to collaborate in corruption prevention and control.
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority and the Portuguese National Authority of Medicines and Health Products approved an MoU to regulate medicines, medical devices, supplies, and cosmetics.
Lastly, a cooperation agreement was endorsed between the Saudi Presidency of State Security and the Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence to combat terrorism crimes and their financing.
The Saudi Technical and Vocational Training Corporation and the Chinese Ministry of Commerce have agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the technical and vocational training sector.
The approval for this MoU was given by the Saudi Cabinet.