Crown Prince chairs Cabinet session in Riyadh

Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman chaired the Cabinet session held today in Riyadh.

At the start of the meeting, the Crown Prince briefed the Cabinet on messages received by King Salman and himself from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. He also discussed his meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and the outcomes of his official talks with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, which underscored the strength of historical ties and the commitment to enhancing cooperation between the two countries in various fields.

The Cabinet then reviewed discussions between the member states of the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement and senior officials from the Islamic Republic of Iran. The session reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to promoting security and stability at both regional and international levels, highlighted the pivotal role of the Mecca Agreement countries in maintaining regional security, and expressed support for mediation efforts by Qatar and Pakistan to de-escalate tensions and advance peace initiatives.