HRH the Crown Prince Chairs Cabinet Session
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the Cabinet session held on Tuesday in Jeddah.
At the outset of the session, HRH the Crown Prince briefed the Cabinet on the substance of his official discussions with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and on the content of a telephone call he received from Federal Republic of Germany Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
The Cabinet praised the outcomes of the first meeting of the Saudi-Indonesian Supreme Coordination Council, which reflected the strength of bilateral relations and the mutual keenness to elevate them to broader horizons. The Cabinet welcomed the signing of agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) between private-sector entities in both countries, covering clean energy, petrochemical industries, and aviation fuel services, contributing to the shared ambition of establishing an advanced economic partnership.
In his remarks to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) following the session, Minister of State, Cabinet Member for Shura Council Affairs, and acting Minister of Media Dr. Essam bin Saeed stated that the Cabinet reviewed the Kingdom's ongoing efforts and contributions at the international level to support multilateral action and bolster global economic growth, including continued cooperation and coordination with producers within the OPEC+ group to maintain stability in oil markets.
The Cabinet welcomed the Kingdom's hosting of the 21st general conference of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), scheduled to be held in Riyadh in November, to contribute to developing joint solutions to challenges related to sustainable industrialization, innovation, and technological transformation.
Moreover, the Cabinet valued the unanimous adoption by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) of a resolution submitted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to protect children in the digital space, stemming from the “Child Protection in Cyberspace” global initiative launched by HRH the Crown Prince. The move reinforces the initiative's international goals and reflects the Kingdom’s vision through practical steps toward a safe and inclusive digital environment for this age group.
The Cabinet highlighted Saudi Arabia's continued ranking in the top position in the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook’s cybersecurity indicator for 2025, noting that the achievement adds to the series of successes the sector has accomplished in record time across various international levels. It noted the sector’s successes in supporting technological prosperity, localization of priority technologies, and enhancement of international cooperation.
Additionally, Saudi Arabia ranked first globally in the ICT Development Index 2025 issued by the UN International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The state minister stated that the achievement confirms the robustness of the Kingdom’s smart digital infrastructure, its attractive investment environment, and the growth of its local digital economy, which has reached SAR495 billion.
The Cabinet expressed appreciation for the ongoing successes in combating drug trafficking, including the apprehension of criminal networks involved in the trafficking of narcotics and psychotropic substances in Saudi Arabia. It underscored the continuous security and preventive efforts aimed at protecting the community from this serious issue.
The session's agenda included topics studied in collaboration with the Shura Council. The Cabinet addressed the conclusions reached by both the Council of Political and Security Affairs and the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, as well as the Cabinet's General Committee and the Bureau of Experts regarding these matters. The Cabinet issued several decisions, including the following:
First:
Approving the general agreement for the establishment of the Arab Common Electricity Market, signed during the 15th session of the Arab Ministerial Council for Electricity.
Second:
Authorizing the minister of interior, or a deputy, to discuss and sign with the Uzbek side a draft memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Interior of Saudi Arabia and the Ministry of Interior of Uzbekistan in the fields of scientific, training, and research activities.
Third:
Authorizing the mayor of Riyadh Region, or a deputy, to discuss and sign with the Russian side a draft memorandum of understanding between the Riyadh Region Municipality and the Government of Moscow for cooperation in city management.
Fourth:
Approving a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in agriculture between the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture of Saudi Arabia and the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Argentina.
Fifth:
Approving a memorandum of understanding for financial cooperation between the Ministry of Finance of Saudi Arabia and the Ministry of Finance of Oman.
Sixth:
Approving a memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Saudi Arabia and the Ministry of Finance of Austria for cooperation in the field of mineral resources.
Seventh:
Authorizing the minister of industry and mineral resources, chairman of the board of directors of the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON), or a deputy, to discuss and sign with the Russian side a draft memorandum of understanding between MODON and the Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Development of Moscow in the Russian Federation for cooperation in the fields of building, developing, and operating industrial cities and technology zones.
Eighth:
Approving a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the field of future modern transportation methods between the Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services of Saudi Arabia and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport of the Italian Republic.
Ninth:
Authorizing the minister of investment, or a deputy, to sign a draft agreement between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Chad concerning the encouragement and reciprocal protection of investments.
Tenth:
Approving a cooperation agreement between the Presidency of State Security of Saudi Arabia and the National Intelligence Agency in the Kingdom of Thailand in the field of combating terrorism and its financing.
