RIYADH: The Saudi Cabinet, during a session chaired by King Salman, said on Tuesday it looked forward to the outcomes of the fourth Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum and how it can contribute to unifying efforts.
The cabinet statement said it hoped to see more developed and innovative solutions come out of the Riyadh forum to enhance humanitarian response for crises around the world, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The Riyadh event was attended by princes, ministers, diplomats, and leaders from local, Gulf, Arab, and international governmental and non-governmental organizations, as well as UN humanitarian experts.
The Cabinet also thanked Russian President Vladmir Putin for praising Saudi Arabia’s efforts in hosting fruitful talks with US last week.
It said that, during a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, President Putin has expressed “positive feelings towards the kingdom and its efforts in hosting the US-Russia talks” SPA reported.
The Council reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to exerting efforts to enhance security and peace around the world, and to consolidate dialogue as the only way to resolve all international crises.
Recognizing the Kingdom’s increasing influence on the world stage, the Cabinet noted its upcoming presidency of the General Council of the World Trade Organization for 2025-2026, a milestone underscoring its leadership in global trade.
The ministers also lauded the success of the fourth Saudi Media Forum in Riyadh, which attracted significant international participation and introduced initiatives to modernize media, support talent, and encourage regulatory and financial transformations within the sector.
During the session, the Cabinet also approved a series of economic and trade agreements, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s strategic partnerships.
These included a headquarters agreement to relocate the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association to Riyadh, as well as memoranda of understanding with Brazil on mineral wealth cooperation and with Ivory Coast and Bahrain on encouraging direct investment.
Cultural and educational cooperation was also a focal point, with the Cabinet approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the King Fahd National Library and the Polish National Library, as well as an agreement with the US to enhance collaboration in higher education and scientific research.
Additionally, an MoU was approved with Mexico to strengthen cooperation in auditing and oversight.
Security and civil protection agreements were ratified between Saudi Arabia and Tanzania, furthering collaboration in crime prevention, civil defense, and emergency response. In the transportation sector, the Cabinet approved an air services agreement with Guinea, aimed at expanding aviation ties between the two nations.
In domestic matters, ministers reviewed financial reports and approved the final accounts of the Saudi Center for Economic Business and the universities of Najran and Majmaah for the previous fiscal year.
Several senior government officials were also promoted to high-ranking advisory positions in key departments, including regional governance, municipal affairs, and passport services.
The session concluded with the Cabinet reviewing annual reports from the General Authority for Statistics, the General Organization for Technical and Vocational Training, and the University Higher Education Fund, ensuring that necessary measures were taken to support their continued progress.
