The Saudi government underlined on Tuesday the Kingdom’s efforts to resolve the crisis in Yemen, as well as tackling the southern issue, through the upcoming Riyadh conference.
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chaired the Cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh.
The Riyadh conference aims to reach a comprehensive just vision on the southern Yemen issue. It noted the Kingdom’s launch of a package of development programs and programs throughout Yemen, which are an extension of its support to the Yemeni people and determination to bolster their security and stability and improve their living conditions.
The Cabinet began reviewed a letter from Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. It also discussed the telephone call received by the Crown Prince from Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa earlier this week.
The Cabinet welcomed the launch of the second phase of the comprehensive peace plan in Gaza, the formation of the Palestinian National Committee for the Administration of the Gaza Strip, and US President Donald Trump’s announcement on the establishment of the peace council.
The Cabinet stressed the importance of consolidating the ceasefire, halting violations in Gaza, ensuring the unrestricted entry of humanitarian aid, and enabling the Palestinian National Authority to resume its responsibilities. These measures aim to end the Israeli occupation and achieve an independent Palestinian state in accordance with United Nations resolutions, the Arab Peace Initiative, and the two-state solution.
The Cabinet commended the Kingdom’s welcome of the ceasefire agreement and the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces into the Syrian state. It reiterated its support for efforts to strengthen civil peace, preserve Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and uphold the aspirations of its people for development and prosperity.
The Cabinet noted the Kingdom’s ranking as second globally and first in the Arab world among donor countries in providing humanitarian and relief aid, as well as its position as the largest supporter of Yemen in 2025, according to the United Nations Financial Tracking Service. This achievement underscores the Kingdom’s leadership, its longstanding humanitarian legacy, and its enduring commitment to extending assistance to those in need worldwide.
The Cabinet discussed the latest developments in strengthening the Kingdom’s economic partnerships, commending the success of the fifth edition of the Future Minerals Forum held in Riyadh. The conference saw wide participation from 91 countries and resulted in the signing of 132 agreements and memoranda of understanding valued at more than SAR100 billion, spanning key areas such as exploration, mining, finance, research and development, and innovation.
The Cabinet highlighted the tangible expansion of the Kingdom’s economic production base, noting that most non-oil activities have recorded annual growth rates of 5% to 10% over the past five years and continue to play a vital role in driving economic growth while promoting sustainability and inclusivity across the national economy.
