RIYADH: Saudi Arabia reiterated on Tuesday the Kingdom’s condemnation of the cowardly terrorist attacks carried out by Iran-backed Houthi militias.
In a virtual session chaired by King Salman, the Cabinet stressed that such terrorist attacks against vital installations strike not only at Saudi Arabia’s national capabilities, but also at the core of the global economy. It underscored the importance of confronting such attacks and the sides behind them.
King Salman thanked heads of state as well as leaders of international organizations for their effective participation in the 15th session of the G20 leaders’ summit, which was held virtually under the Saudi presidency.
The Cabinet also stressed the Kingdom’s keenness on expanding cooperation
with Iraq to bolster their common interests in all fields, hailing the reopening of the Arar border crossing between their countries.
In a statement to Saudi Press Agency, acting Minister of Media Majid Al-Qasabi pointed out that the Cabinet was also briefed on reports and developments on local and international levels.
Saudi Cabinet denounces Houthi attack on Jeddah petroleum facility
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Saudi Cabinet denounces Houthi attack on Jeddah petroleum facility
Saudi Cabinet reviews cooperation and agreements with other nations
- Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chairs meeting and briefs ministers on his recent meeting with Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi
- Cooperative efforts includes projects focusing on development and education, political consultations, environmental protection, health, investment and air transport
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Council of Ministers reviewed a number of domestic and international matters during a session in Jeddah on Tuesday chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The crown prince briefed the Cabinet on his recent meeting with the Egyptian president, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, which included discussions about regional security and stability, the latest developments in the Middle East, and other topics of importance to the Arab and Islamic world, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
He also shared with ministers the contents of a letter he received from the president of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
The council discussed progress in cooperative efforts involving Saudi Arabia and other countries including Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Armenia, Turkmenistan, Estonia, Cuba and Kiribati, and approved a number of memorandums of understanding.
The cooperation includes projects focusing on development and education, political consultations, environmental protection, health, investment and air-transport services, the press agency said. Ministers also approved an agreement between the Saudi General Authority for Awqaf and its Omani counterpart relating to endowments.
They reviewed national initiatives, including one for the promotion of charitable work, and the enhancement of humanitarian and developmental efforts across the country.
A merger of the National Competitiveness Center with the Saudi Center for Economic Business to create a combined Saudi Competitiveness and Business Center was authorized.
