HRH the Crown Prince Chairs Cabinet Session

His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the Cabinet session held today in Riyadh.
 HRH the Crown Prince briefed the Cabinet on the outcomes of recent talks with leaders of several brotherly and friendly nations, focusing on bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest.
 The Cabinet welcomed the upcoming official visit of US President Donald J. Trump to the Kingdom, expressing optimism that the visit will strengthen and expand cooperation and the strategic partnership between the two friendly countries across various sectors, in line with their mutual interests and visions.
 In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) following the session, Minister of State, Cabinet Member for Shura Council’s Affairs and Acting Minister of Media Dr. Essam bin Saad bin Saeed said that the Cabinet reviewed regional and international developments and reiterated its firm condemnation of the Israeli occupation authorities' announcement regarding their incursion into and control of the Gaza Strip and Palestinian territories, as well as their ongoing violations of international humanitarian law. The Cabinet reaffirmed the Kingdom's unwavering support for the Palestinian cause and the rights of the Palestinian people.
 The Cabinet welcomed the ceasefire agreement between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Republic of India, and affirmed the Kingdom’s continued commitment to working with international partners to achieve lasting peace between the two nations.
 The Cabinet discussed progress in cooperation with international organizations and forums, emphasizing that the Kingdom's hosting of the Munich Security Conference Leaders' Meeting in Q4 of 2025 reflects its commitment to supporting multilateral approaches that promote international peace and security and address global challenges.
 The Cabinet regarded the Kingdom’s election as the Arab Group’s representative to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council as a testament to its leading role and ongoing efforts in advancing the aviation sector at the local, regional, and international levels, in accordance with the highest standards of safety and efficiency.
 The Cabinet tackled other items on its agenda and issued several decisions, including the following:
 First:
 Approving a memorandum of understanding between the Saudi Ministry of Energy and the Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security for cooperation in the field of energy.
 Second:
 Approving a general cooperation agreement between the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini.
 Third:
 Authorizing the minister of foreign affairs, or a deputy, to discuss and sign with the Vanuatuan side a draft general cooperation agreement for cooperation between the two governments.
 Fourth:
 Authorizing the minister of education, or a deputy, to discuss and sign with the US side a draft memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the field of education and training.
 Fifth:
 Approving a memorandum of understanding between the Saudi Food and Drug Authority and the Chinese National Medical Products Administration for cooperation in the field of regulating drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics.
 Sixth:
 Approving a memorandum of understanding between the Saudi Human Rights Commission and Tajikistan's Commissioner for Human Rights.
 Seventh:
 Approving a memorandum of understanding between the Saudi Presidency of State Security and the Omani General Secretariat for Communications and Coordination in the field of combating terrorism crimes and their financing.
 Eighth:
 Approving a memorandum of understanding for cooperation and news exchange between the Saudi Press Agency and the Senegalese Press Agency.