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Saudi Govt Urges Need for People to Become Fully Vaccinated

King Salman at the cabinet meeting. (SPA)
King Salman at the cabinet meeting. (SPA)
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Saudi Govt Urges Need for People to Become Fully Vaccinated

King Salman at the cabinet meeting. (SPA)
King Salman at the cabinet meeting. (SPA)

The Saudi government stressed on Tuesday the need for people to continue to comply with preventive measures against the coronavirus pandemic amid a surge in cases in the Kingdom and the spread of the Omicron variant.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held virtually amid the pandemic.

The government underscored the importance of people becoming fully vaccinated against the virus.

The ministers reviewed the various developments related to the pandemic, as well as the latest reports and statistics about the outbreak. They also assessed the ongoing preventive measures that are in place.

The cabinet highlighted King Salman's speech before the second year of the eighth session of the Shura Council. The speech included a comprehensive vision that reflect the firm principles that seek to achieve development, prosperity and progress in the Kingdom according to Vision 2030.

It also outlined the Kingdom's foreign policy regarding political and economic issues, its efforts to bolster regional and international peace, and its solidarity with lower-income countries and refugees from around the world.

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Sultan Haitham, Erdogan Discuss Bilateral Ties and Regional Issues

Turkish President receives Oman’s Sultan at the Presidential Palace in Ankara (Turkish Presidency)
Turkish President receives Oman’s Sultan at the Presidential Palace in Ankara (Turkish Presidency)
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Sultan Haitham, Erdogan Discuss Bilateral Ties and Regional Issues

Turkish President receives Oman’s Sultan at the Presidential Palace in Ankara (Turkish Presidency)
Turkish President receives Oman’s Sultan at the Presidential Palace in Ankara (Turkish Presidency)

Türkiye and Oman agreed to deepen cooperation and increase trade to $5 billion. They also backed efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza, similar to a recent deal in Lebanon.

“We aim to raise our trade volume with Oman to $5 billion, in line with our available potential. A new era of energy cooperation will commence as liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies from Oman to Türkiye begin in July 2025,” said Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Erdogan welcomed Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq in Ankara on Thursday, marking the first official visit by an Omani Sultan to Türkiye. Erdogan said he plans to visit Oman in the future.

He thanked Sultan Haitham for Oman’s support after Türkiye’s earthquake last year and praised his efforts to promote regional peace, especially in Yemen. Erdogan also stressed the importance of strengthening ties between the two nations in all areas.

Erdogan called for stronger institutional ties with Oman, announcing 10 agreements in areas such as trade, health, culture, agriculture, and defense. He praised Oman for choosing Turkish defense products and noted that Turkish contractors have handled $7 billion worth of projects in Oman, with potential to support Oman’s “Vision 2040.”

The leaders also discussed regional issues, including US President Joe Biden’s Gaza ceasefire initiative, which Erdogan called “important but overdue.” He stressed the need for an immediate and lasting truce in Gaza and reaffirmed Türkiye’s support for peace efforts.

Sultan Haitham said Oman is committed to deepening ties with Türkiye and increasing trade to $5 billion.

The Omani leader highlighted the importance of regional security and cooperation during talks with Erdogan. He voiced Oman’s support for Türkiye’s stance on key international issues and stressed the need to pursue a two-state solution for Palestine to ensure justice and peace.

Erdogan welcomed Sultan Haitham in Ankara with an official ceremony at the presidential palace. The leaders oversaw the signing of 10 agreements aimed at strengthening ties between the two nations.