The Saudi Cabinet reiterated the Kingdom's position during the ministerial meeting of BRICS friends in South Africa, aiming to continue efforts with international partners to achieve sustainable development goals by 2030 and enhance food and energy security.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chaired the cabinet session on Tuesday at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah.
The Crown Prince briefed the meeting on his recent meeting with the president of Venezuela, in which they reviewed bilateral relations and prospects for strengthening cooperation between the two countries in various fields.
The cabinet was also briefed on the recent talks between Saudi officials and their international counterparts as part of the Kingdom's keenness to boost cooperation with the global community contributing to all nations' development, progress, and prosperity.
Minister of Media Salman al-Dosari told Saudi Press Agency (SPA) that the cabinet commended the agreement reached at the 35th OPEC+ ministerial meeting regarding production levels in 2024 and the voluntary cuts initiated by Saudi Arabia to increase precautionary efforts aimed at supporting the stability and balance of oil markets.
The cabinet stressed that the success of the Saudi astronauts' scientific mission is due to the Kingdom's endeavor to boost its role in space technologies, aiming to empower humanity, protect the planet, and open new possibilities through science, research, and innovation.
The meeting affirmed the country's desire to boost the services provided to citizens, including ensuring the sustainability of water sources by launching many projects to deliver high-quality water and efficient supply and services, including the Jubail Desalination Plant Project (3A).
The council authorized the Minister of Energy to discuss a draft memorandum of understanding (MoU) on energy cooperation with the Kazakhstani side.
It also approved the Minister of Investment to discuss a draft MoU encouraging direct investment with Beninese officials and a draft memorandum between the Ministry and United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
The meeting authorized the Minister of Education to discuss a draft educational cooperation agreement with the Qatari side in dispatching Saudi teachers and academic supervisors.
It allowed the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission (NRCC) to discuss with the Yemeni side a draft memorandum of understanding in nuclear safety and radiation protection.
The Minister of Media and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Commission for Audiovisual Media (GCAM) can begin discussions with the Hellenic side on a draft memorandum of understanding for cooperation in audiovisual media.
The cabinet authorized the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) governor to discuss a draft memorandum of understanding with the Monetary Authority of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China for cooperation in financial innovation.
The council approved a memorandum with Bahrain exchanging information on combating money laundering and terrorist financing and a similar memorandum with Kosovo.
The Council of Ministers also reviewed several issues on its agenda, including annual reports of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Health, and the Saudi Industrial Development Fund, and took the necessary measures.
