Riyadh:His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, led a Cabinet session in Riyadh today, focusing on various national and international issues.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the Cabinet praised the Armed Forces for their role in safeguarding the nation's sovereignty and stability. It condemned the terrorist Houthi militia for its attacks on Saudi Arabia and emphasized the consequences of these crimes. The Cabinet also expressed its condolences to the families affected by these assaults.
The Cabinet supported the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, reiterating Saudi Arabia's stance against threats to its security and global maritime navigation. It also acknowledged the quick restoration of crude oil flows through the East-West pipeline, highlighting the agility and emergency response capabilities of the Kingdom's energy sector.
The Minister of Media, Salman Al-Dossary, noted that the Cabinet reviewed recent diplomatic engagements aimed at enhancing cooperation with other nations. It emphasized the importance of the Security Coordination Committee of the Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council in implementing shared initiatives.
Further, the Cabinet welcomed attendees of the 25th WPC Energy Congress in Riyadh, underlining the Kingdom's role in global energy dialogue and innovation. Domestically, it appreciated public participation in the national blood donation campaign, initiated by the Crown Prince.
The Cabinet addressed additional agenda items, including Saudi Arabia's accession to humanitarian funds of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and authorizing various ministers to discuss and sign memorandums of understanding with other nations and organizations. It also approved strategic decisions such as the Food Security Strategy for GCC states and the merger of the General Authority of Foreign Trade with the Saudi Export Development Authority.