The Saudi government praised on Tuesday the growing support for the Saudi-led Multinational Maritime Defense Alliance, which stems from Saudi Arabia's leading role in consolidating regional and global stability.
Announced last week, the alliance aims to build a multilateral framework to protect shipping lanes, trade routes, and energy supplies from escalating threats in the Red Sea, the Bab al-Mandab Strait, and the Gulf of Aden.
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the Cabinet meeting that was held in Jeddah.
The Crown Prince briefed the Cabinet on his recent telephone call with US President Donald Trump, during which they addressed regional developments and their multifaceted repercussions. Saudi Arabia stressed the urgent need to prioritize dialogue to de-escalate tensions and achieve a truce, paving the way toward diplomatic solutions that preserve regional security and stability.
The Crown Prince also briefed the Cabinet of his telephone calls with Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. The discussions explored avenues to expand bilateral cooperation across various fields and addressed topics of mutual interest.
On Gaza, the Cabinet hoped that the historic agreement on the decommissioning of weapons in the Palestinian enclave will serve as the catalyst for the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Plan, guaranteeing the Palestinian people's right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent state.
The Cabinet praised the pivotal diplomatic efforts of Egypt, Qatar, Türkiye, the US, and Board of Peace in achieving this milestone.
The Cabinet reiterated the Kingdom's commitment to supporting and expanding its humanitarian and relief efforts through hosting the fifth Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum next April. The forum has become a leading global platform for advancing international humanitarian cooperation, building sustainable strategic partnerships, and facilitating the delivery of aid to people in need worldwide.
The Cabinet reviewed reports and indicators related to a number of national programs and strategies, commending the achievements of the Pilgrim Experience Program, as well as the continuous development resulting from its numerous initiatives and projects, which reflect the enduring commitment of Saudi Arabia and its leadership to caring for the Two Holy Mosques and their visitors.
The Cabinet highlighted the Kingdom's longstanding dedication to providing the highest-quality services to pilgrims and Umrah performers and mobilizing every effort, capability, and resource to ensure their comfort from arrival until departure.
The Cabinet welcomed the International Monetary Fund's 2026 Article IV Consultation report, which affirmed the resilience of the Kingdom's economy and its ability to adapt to challenges, citing its strong economic fundamentals, diversified infrastructure, sound long-term fiscal planning, financial and monetary stability, and structural reforms implemented under Saudi Vision 2030.
The report noted that these reforms have driven a full decade of economic transformation by strengthening institutional frameworks, enhancing performance and economic diversification, improving healthcare and education indicators, and enabling the achievement of a number of Saudi Vision 2030 objectives ahead of schedule.
