Saudi cabinet backs proposal for Arab-Islamic summit in Riyadh to address Israeli-Palestinian conflict

In the Cabinet session held in Riyadh, the Crown Prince provided updates on key diplomatic efforts. (SPA)
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Updated 22 October 2024
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Saudi cabinet backs proposal for Arab-Islamic summit in Riyadh to address Israeli-Palestinian conflict

  • The summit aims to address the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and protect the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.

RIYADH: The Saudi cabinet, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, expressed support for the Kingdom’s proposal to host a joint Arab-Islamic summit in Riyadh.

The summit aims to address the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and protect the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.

The council also reiterated Saudi Arabia’s firm commitment to Sudan’s security and stability, pledging support for efforts to resolve the country’s ongoing crisis.

In the cabinet session held in Riyadh, the crown prince provided updates on key diplomatic efforts. He briefed the council on his recent reception of Jordan’s King Abdullah II, where both leaders reaffirmed their support for the Palestinian and Lebanese people, vowing to continue providing humanitarian aid to alleviate their suffering.

The crown prince also highlighted the results of his official visit to Egypt, where he held talks with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. The discussions emphasized the strength of relations between Saudi Arabia and Egypt, along with their shared commitment to enhancing cooperation across multiple sectors.

The cabinet expressed optimism about the newly formed Saudi-Egyptian Supreme Coordination Council, which is co-chaired by the crown prince and President El-Sisi, and the recent signing of an agreement aimed at protecting and encouraging mutual investments.


Medical supplies delivered to Hadhramaut coast 

King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center has delivered a range of medical supplies to Yemeni Ministry of Health’s office.
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Medical supplies delivered to Hadhramaut coast 

  • The move aims to enhance the readiness of health facilities and strengthen their capacity to respond swiftly and effectively to cholera cases

RIYADH: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center has delivered a range of medical supplies to the Yemeni Ministry of Health’s office in Hadhramaut.

The move aims to enhance the readiness of health facilities and strengthen their capacity to respond swiftly and effectively to cholera cases, Saudi Press Agency reported.

The support comes as part of the Emergency Cholera Response Project in Yemen.

Saleh Al-Omqi, Hadhramaut council secretary-general, appreciated the Kingdom’s urgent humanitarian intervention, noting that it contributes to containing the cholera outbreak and limiting its spread in the targeted areas.

He stressed that this support goes beyond the delivery of medical supplies, representing an integrated package to enhance the operational readiness of health facilities.

The project targets areas most affected by the outbreak and aims to reduce infection rates and curb the spread of cholera through preventive measures.

These include the establishment of specialized medical teams to screen and monitor travelers at air and land ports in several governorates, including Aden and Hadhramaut, benefiting 1.153 million individuals.