RIYADH: Saudi Minister of Health Fahad Abdulrahman AlJalajel has met Saudi students at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, one of the world’s leading academic institutions, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.

AlJalajel met up with students from various academic disciplines and stressed their role as ambassadors for their country in the ambitious transformation the Kingdom is undertaking under Saudi Vision 2030, which aspires to build a vibrant society and deliver world-class services across sectors.

He praised the Human Capability Development Program, which seeks to prepare students for global competitiveness by fostering both foundational and future skills and knowledge; transferring international best practices in education and skills development; aligning educational outcomes with the needs of the local and global labor market; and advancing a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship.

The meeting reflected the leadership’s commitment to investing in human capital, as thousands of Saudi students pursue higher education abroad in the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship Program.

It marked the conclusion of AlJalajel’s official visit to Melbourne, after which he was set to proceed to the capital Canberra to continue strengthening the Kingdom’s partnership with Australia in the area of sustainable healthcare.

The minister said on X: “As part of my visit to Australia to explore opportunities for collaboration, I’ve begun a series of meetings and visits in Melbourne aimed at strengthening strategic partnerships and exchanging expertise in health, innovation, and biotechnology — supporting the development of our healthcare system and achieving Saudi Vision 2030 goals.”