Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chaired the Cabinet session held today in Jeddah.
The Cabinet was briefed on a message received by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques from King Mswati III of Eswatini, as well as a phone call received by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, from Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
During the call, the Kingdom’s consistent and supportive positions toward Syria and its brotherly people were underscored and the blatant Israeli attacks on Syrian territory and interference in its internal affairs were condemned.
The Cabinet emphasized the joint statement issued by the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and several other countries regarding developments in Syria and their collective efforts to support the Syrian government in rebuilding the country and ensuring its security, stability, unity, and sovereignty.
In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency following the session, Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary said that the Cabinet reviewed the Kingdom's ongoing relief and humanitarian efforts for the Syrian people.
These efforts, carried out through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), reflect Saudi Arabia’s continued support for Arab and Islamic nations and its leading global role in assisting those in need and affected populations.
The Cabinet welcomed the statement issued by international partners calling for an end to the war on the Gaza Strip, the lifting of all restrictions on humanitarian aid, and the safe delivery of that aid to the population.
It also reiterated the Kingdom’s call for the international community to swiftly take practical steps to tackle Israeli intransigence, which deliberately prolongs the crisis and undermines regional and international peace efforts.
The Cabinet welcomed the signing of a declaration of principles between the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Congo River Alliance, expressing hope that the agreement would serve as a positive step toward improving humanitarian and economic conditions, ultimately contributing to international peace and security.
The Cabinet also welcomed the signing of agreements and memoranda of understanding aimed at developing an integrated system for exporting renewable energy and green hydrogen from Saudi Arabia to Europe.
This initiative reflects the Kingdom’s pioneering role in enhancing global logistics connectivity and its leadership in the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor project.
Al-Dossary stated that the Cabinet commended the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program for its strong performance and achievement of multiple objectives.
Notably, the program has significantly contributed to non-oil GDP, created diverse job opportunities, enabled investments in strategic sectors, and expanded the localization of various industries across the Kingdom.
The Cabinet commended the Saudi Conjoined Twins Program for its remarkable accomplishments, having provided care for 150 twins from 27 countries and successfully performed 65 separation surgeries.
The program embodies Saudi Arabia’s humanitarian mission and its standing as a global leader in this specialized medical field.
The Cabinet viewed Saudi Arabia’s election as chair of international associations and committees within the World Intellectual Property Organization as an affirmation of its pioneering position and influential role in multilateral efforts, reflecting the trust and appreciation it enjoys globally.
The Cabinet expressed Saudi Arabia's aspiration to strengthen international cooperation, keep pace with rapid scientific and technological developments, and achieve progress and prosperity by hosting the eighth edition of the Global Health Exhibition and the Global Symposium for Regulators.
The Cabinet noted Saudi Arabia's hosting of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) International Conference in 2027, which reinforces the Kingdom's position as a global center for governance and oversight, reaffirms its leadership in developing the internal audit profession, and empowers its practices across both the public and private sectors.
The Cabinet addressed other items on its agenda and issued several decisions, including the following:
First:
Authorizing the minister of the national guard, or a deputy, to discuss and sign with the Spanish side a draft memorandum of understanding on gene and cell therapy between the Ministry of the National Guard of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Hospital Clínic de Barcelona of the Kingdom of Spain.
Second:
Approving a memorandum of understanding on agricultural cooperation between the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Tajikistan.
Third:
Approving a memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Investment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the International Finance Corporation.
