RIYADH: The Saudi Cabinet welcomed the second phase of the peace plan for the Gaza Strip, supporting the establishment of a Palestinian committee to administer the region and the announcement of the Board of Peace by US President Donald Trump.

The session was held on Tuesday in Riyadh and was chaired by King Salman, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

Ministers highlighted the urgent need for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Gaza. They called for the return of the Palestinian Authority to the territory and the end of the Israeli occupation, to establish an independent Palestinian state in line with UN resolutions, the Arab Peace Initiative, and the two-state solution.

The Saudi Council of Ministers supported the ceasefire agreement and the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces into the Syrian state, reaffirming their commitment to civil peace and Syria's sovereignty.

In Yemen, they noted that Saudi Arabia continues its efforts to end the crisis and has launched a package of projects and programs worth $507 million to develop key sectors of health, education, and infrastructure.

In 2025, Saudi Arabia ranked first among Arab countries and second globally on a UN list of donors to Yemen, the SPA added.

The ministers also highlighted that most non-oil activities in the Kingdom have achieved annual growth rates ranging from five to ten percent over the past five years, in line with promoting sustainability and the Vision 2030.

They reviewed and approved several memoranda of understanding signed with Pakistan, Iraq, and Kyrgyzstan, as well as the promotion of multiple Saudi officials to senior positions across various ministries.