The Saudi government underscored on Tuesday the centrality of the Palestinian cause, reiterating its firm rejection of extremist Israeli statements on the displacement of the Palestinian people.
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh.
The ministers stressed that lasting peace in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict can only be achieved through the acceptance of peaceful coexistence based on a two-state solution.
Crown Prince Mohammed briefed the ministers on the telephone calls he held with Jordan’s King Abdullah II and United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary said the cabinet reviewed updates on the work of several joint committees between Saudi Arabia and other countries. It highlighted key initiatives to strengthen cooperation and friendship, expand relations and achieve mutual interests and benefits across various fields.
The cabinet also reviewed the Kingdom’s leading role in multilateral organizations and their affiliated bodies, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s election as a member of the Executive Committee of the International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA).
The election is a testament to the international community’s recognition of the Kingdom’s efforts and global standing, it remarked.
On the domestic level, the cabinet discussed the Kingdom’s comprehensive developmental momentum to empower promising and emerging sectors. It welcomed the launch of the King Salman Automotive Cluster, which is expected to support economic diversification efforts, enhance non-oil GDP, and advance the goals of the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program.
The cabinet praised the completion of the Fiscal Sustainability Program’s executive plan and its contributions to boosting spending efficiency, increasing revenues, and strengthening planning capabilities. The program also prepares public finances for structural changes and economic reforms linked to Saudi Vision 2030, reinforcing the Kingdom’s financial position and economic resilience.
The cabinet praised the Kingdom’s top ranking among G20 countries in the Security Index, deeming it a reflection of its leading position in security, prosperity and stability.
