The Saudi government hoped on Tuesday that the ceasefire in Gaza would end the “barbaric Israeli war” and help address the root cause of the conflict by allowing the Palestinian people to achieve their rights, starting with the establishment of an independent state based on the 1967 border and with East Jerusalem as its capital.
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in AlUla.
The ministers were briefed on the telephone call Crown Prince Mohammed held with French President Emmanuel Macron, which addressed bilateral relations and explored ways to strengthen cooperation.
The cabinet deemed the establishment of the Saudi-Singapore Strategic Partnership Council and the inaugural meeting of the Saudi-Thai Coordination Council as significant milestones in fostering global partnerships. These initiatives aim to strengthen bilateral cooperation, aligning with shared interests and objectives.
The cabinet congratulated to US President Donald Trump on his inauguration and acknowledged the distinguished Saudi-US relations.
It reviewed the outcomes of several international conferences hosted by the Kingdom. It commended the visionary initiatives and projects presented at the Hajj Conference and Exhibition, which highlighted the Kingdom's commitment to serving pilgrims to the two holy mosques. This commitment was exemplified by welcoming over 18 million international pilgrims and Umrah performers in 2024. The Kingdom continuously strives to improve the quality of services for all visitors.
Moreover, the cabinet acknowledged the significant global participation in the fourth Future Minerals Forum. This included the signing of 126 agreements and memoranda of understanding valued at SAR107 billion, as well as impactful launches set to stimulate domestic and international sector growth.
The cabinet reviewed key performance indicators across various sectors. It hailed the agricultural sector for achieving high self-sufficiency rates in numerous products and crops. It highlighted the remarkable achievements and record-breaking progress in water sector projects, boosting the effectiveness of strategies and programs to achieve food and water security and sustainable development.
