Riyadh: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chaired the Cabinet session held today in Jeddah. The Cabinet commended the state visit of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to the French Republic, highlighting his official talks with President Emmanuel Macron. These discussions reaffirmed the longstanding relations between the two countries and their shared commitment to strategic cooperation, focusing on regional and global stability by respecting state sovereignty and international law.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the Cabinet welcomed the outcomes of the Saudi-French Strategic Partnership Council's inaugural meeting, co-chaired by HRH the Crown Prince and the French president. This meeting resulted in the launch of initiatives in defense, healthcare, artificial intelligence, and entertainment. The Cabinet also noted the success of the French-Saudi Investment Roundtable Meeting, where 21 agreements and memoranda of understanding were announced, contributing to economic partnership development and exploring new cooperation and investment opportunities under Saudi Vision 2030.
The Cabinet was briefed on recent discussions between Saudi Arabia and other countries, including messages from the President of the United Arab Emirates and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The Cabinet also praised the outcomes of the third Strategic Dialogue between the Saudi and Japanese foreign ministers, emphasizing the importance of strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in investment, energy, technology, and expertise exchange.
The Cabinet followed developments in regional and international arenas, emphasizing efforts to de-escalate tensions, support diplomatic solutions, and ensure the freedom of maritime navigation. It highlighted the importance of keeping vital waterways open and secure, focusing on the straits of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab.
The Cabinet reviewed reports on events hosted by Saudi Arabia, praising the success of the 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorizing, Reciting, and Interpreting the Holy Quran. It also noted the achievements of the Esports World Cup in Riyadh and Paris, reflecting the Kingdom's support for the growing esports sector.
The Cabinet addressed various agenda items and made several decisions, including authorizing ministers to sign international agreements and approving memoranda of understanding with other countries in fields such as health, e-learning, and auditing. Additionally, the Cabinet approved the unified law for voluntary work in the Gulf Cooperation Council States.
Source: Saudi Press Agency