King Salman Chairs Cabinet Session, Addresses Key National and International Issues
Riyadh, January 5, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud presided over a Cabinet session today, which reviewed key developments in domestic initiatives and international diplomacy.
Strengthening Global Cooperation
The Cabinet discussed the Kingdom’s recent efforts to enhance cooperation with other nations, emphasizing the importance of joint strategies to address global challenges. It highlighted Saudi Arabia’s commitment to contributing to regional and global prosperity.
The Cabinet commended the outcomes of discussions between senior Saudi officials and a high-level delegation from the new Syrian administration. It reiterated Saudi Arabia’s unwavering commitment to Syria’s security and stability and pledged continued humanitarian and relief assistance to the Syrian people.
In his statement to the Saudi Press Agency, Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary revealed that the Cabinet addressed the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories. The Kingdom strongly condemned crimes committed by the Israeli occupation authorities against the Palestinian people, labeling them as grave violations of international and humanitarian law. The Cabinet emphasized Saudi Arabia’s ongoing support for international efforts to secure a lasting ceasefire in Gaza.
Domestic Progress and Development
Domestically, the Cabinet reviewed the progress of various development programs and projects aimed at improving services for citizens, residents, and visitors. These initiatives focus on diversifying the economy, maximizing resource utilization, and exploring new revenue streams as part of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 objectives.
Decisions Issued by the Cabinet
The Cabinet approved several significant decisions, including:
Authorizing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Uruguay for sports cooperation.
Approving an MoU on Islamic affairs with North Macedonia.
Approving an MoU for justice cooperation with Singapore.
Endorsing an agreement with CEDARE to provide financial support through its endowment investment fund.
Approving health cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Morocco.
Approving digital government cooperation with Qatar.
Endorsing an air services agreement with Eswatini.
Approving anti-corruption training cooperation with Naif Arab University for Security Sciences.
Approving cooperation in accounting and auditing with India.
Authorizing an MoU on intelligence exchange related to financial crimes with Peru.
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