Saudi Cabinet Praises Efforts to Enhance Kingdom’s Global Economic Position

King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairing the Saudi Cabinet session on Tuesday (SPA)
King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairing the Saudi Cabinet session on Tuesday (SPA)
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Saudi Cabinet Praises Efforts to Enhance Kingdom’s Global Economic Position

King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairing the Saudi Cabinet session on Tuesday (SPA)
King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairing the Saudi Cabinet session on Tuesday (SPA)

The Saudi Cabinet on Tuesday hailed the Kingdom’s keenness to communicate and strengthen relations with friendly countries as it continues playing a pivotal role through the participatory work system at the global level.

King Salman bin Abdulaziz had chaired the Cabinet's session at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Tuesday.

During the meeting, the Cabinet touched on the outcomes of the G20 Leaders’ Summit held in Indonesia, noting the significance of the Kingdom’s participation, whose delegation was led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, to enhance its prestigious and important position in the global economy map, and contribution through this summit in supporting the efforts exerted in facing international challenges, especially with regard to preventing and responding to epidemics.

The Cabinet expressed hope that the positive results reached by the leaders will contribute to consolidating cooperation and increasing growth rates of the global economy.

Moreover, the Cabinet considered the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ranking third globally and first regionally in the data of GovTech Maturity Index (GTMI) for the year 2022 according to the World Bank Group, as a culmination of integration and joint work among government agencies which produced digital transformation initiatives and programs to achieve the goals of Vision 2030 by providing advanced services through high-quality digital products that supports the business environment and the march of the national economy and enhances its international competitiveness.

The Cabinet was briefed on the topics on its agenda, some co-studied by the Shura Council, as well as on the conclusions reached by the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, the Council for Political and Security Affairs, the Cabinet's General Committee and the Cabinet's Bureau of Experts.

The Cabinet authorized the Minister of Foreign Affairs, or his deputy, to discuss with Mongolia a draft memorandum of understanding on political consultations between the foreign ministry of the Kingdom and the foreign ministry of Mongolia, and sign it prior to forwarding the final version to complete legal procedure.

Additionally, the Cabinet decided that March 23rd of every year will be celebrated as Day of Social Accountability in Saudi Arabia.



Saudi FM Discusses Tensions with His Indian, Pakistani Counterparts

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan.
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan.
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Saudi FM Discusses Tensions with His Indian, Pakistani Counterparts

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan.
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan.

Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, held separate telephone calls on Saturday with his Indian and Pakistani counterparts where discussions focused on de-escalating military tensions between the two countries.

During his telephone talks with India’s External Affairs Minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, and Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar., the Saudi minister reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to regional security and stability, emphasizing its strong and balanced relations with both friendly nations.

In relation, Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel al-Jubeir visited India and Pakistan on May 8 and 9, following directives from the Saudi leadership in a diplomatic effort aimed at defusing tensions between the two countries.

In a statement on Friday, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the visit is part of the Kingdom’s broader initiative to de-escalate tension, end ongoing military confrontations, and promote dialogue and diplomatic channels as a means to resolve disputes between the two nations.

Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received al-Jubeir in Islamabad on Thursday. The two discussed the recent developments in the region, underscoring the importance of diplomatic channels and peaceful solutions to ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan.

Shahbaz expressed his deep appreciation for the efforts of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Pakistan’s government said in a statement, praising the positive fraternal relations between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.

Al-Jubeir had on Wednesday met in New Delhi with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. In a post on X, the Indian Prime Minister described the meeting as “productive”.

On April 30, Saudi Arabia expressed concern about the escalating conflict between India and Pakistan.

In an official statement, the Kingdom urged the two countries to defuse tensions and resolve the disputes through diplomatic means.