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 here today.
 HRH the Crown Prince briefed the Cabinet on his meetings with Syrian Arab Republic President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Federal Republic of Germany President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and on his phone conversation with European Council President António Costa.
 In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency following the session, Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary said that the Cabinet discussed the latest developments in cooperation between the Kingdom and other countries and international organizations. The Cabinet also reviewed progress on collaborative efforts aimed at strengthening communication and coordination, contributing to global security and stability, and fostering an environment conducive to regional development and prosperity for all its people.
 The Cabinet commended the outcomes of the second meeting of the Saudi-Japanese strategic dialogue, which demonstrated the strength of bilateral relations and the shared commitment to advancing it to new heights across various sectors to serve the interests of both friendly nations and their peoples.
 The Cabinet deemed the Kingdom's hosting of the INTERPOL Regional Bureau as a significant step that will enhance INTERPOL's operational effectiveness in the MENA region, underscoring the international recognition of the Kingdom's pivotal role in combating extremism, terrorism, and crime in all its forms.
 Al-Dossary noted that the Cabinet addressed regional and global developments and the international efforts undertaken in response. The Cabinet emphasized the statement issued by the Arab Six-Party meeting on Palestine, in which the Kingdom took part, which reaffirmed support for sustaining the ceasefire agreement, ensuring the delivery of increased humanitarian and relief aid, and facilitating the safe return of displaced civilians to their homes in the Gaza Strip.
 The Cabinet reviewed the outcomes of the economic gatherings held in Riyadh recently, commending the successful conclusion of the Global Labor Market Conference, during which 70 agreements and memoranda of understanding between government agencies and private companies were signed to benefit over 300,000 individuals. These initiatives aim to empower national cadres and increase their participation in development, aligning with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
 The Cabinet acknowledged the significant international participation at the fourth Real Estate Future Forum, which saw the signing of numerous agreements and deals that are expected to contribute to the sector's development and facilitate the realization of its future potential, ultimately enhancing the Kingdom's position as a globally attractive destination for real estate investment.
 The Cabinet tackled other items on its agenda and issued several decisions, among which the following:
 First:
 Approving a cooperation agreement for the exchange and protection of personal data and information for security purposes between the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Government of the State of Qatar.
 Second:
 Approving a memorandum of understanding on political consultations between the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Bolivian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
 Third:
 Approving a memorandum of understanding between the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Governments of the Republic of Tajikistan and the Republic of Azerbaijan on mutual exemption from short-stay visas for holders of diplomatic, special, and service passports.
 Fourth:
 Authorizing the Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance, or a deputy, to discuss and sign with the Tanzanian side a draft memorandum of understanding in the field of Islamic affairs between the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance and the Tanzanian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs.
 Fifth:
 Approving two memorandums of understanding for cooperation in the field of social development between the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Governments of the State of Qatar and the State of Kuwait.
 Sixth:
 Approving a cooperation agreement between the Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources and the World Economic Forum to implement the project of securing minerals for global development and prosperity, and authorizing the Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, or a deputy, to sign it.
 Seventh:
 Approving a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the health field between the Saudi Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Public Health in the Republic of Cuba.
 Eighth:
 Approving a memorandum of understanding between the General Authority of Civil Aviation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Maldives Civil Aviation Authority in the field of airports and seaplanes.
 Ninth:
 Authorizing the Minister of Media and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Broadcasting Authority, or a deputy, to discuss and sign with the Turkmen side a draft memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the field of radio and television between the Saudi Broadcasting Authority and the State Committee of Turkmenistan for Television, Radio Broadcasting, and Cinematography.
 Tenth:
 Approving a memorandum of understanding between the General Department of Financial Investigation at the Presidency of State Security in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Financial Monitoring Unit in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan regarding cooperation in exchanging investigations related to money laundering, terrorist financing, and related crimes.