Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Chairs Cabinet Session

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chaired the Cabinet session held here today.
 The Cabinet reviewed the government's recent activities, particularly those focused on enhancing cooperation with other nations, coordinating joint efforts to address global challenges, and contributing to a more prosperous future for the region and the world.
 The Cabinet commended the outcomes of recent discussions between senior Saudi officials and a high-level delegation from the new Syrian administration. The Cabinet reiterated Saudi Arabia's unwavering commitment to Syria's security and stability, emphasizing the continuing provision of humanitarian and relief assistance to the Syrian people.
 In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency following the Cabinet session, Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary said the Cabinet discussed the ongoing situation in the occupied Palestinian territories and international efforts to secure a lasting ceasefire in Gaza. It stressed the Kingdom's rejection and strong condemnation of the Israeli occupation authorities' crimes against the Palestinian people, which constitute grave violations of international and humanitarian law.
 Domestically, the Cabinet reviewed the progress of various development programs, initiatives, and projects aimed at enhancing service delivery to citizens, residents, and visitors. These efforts focus on diversifying the economy, exploring new revenue streams, and maximizing the utilization of available resources and potential.
 The Cabinet tackled other items on its agenda and issued several decisions, including the following:
 First:
 Authorizing the minister of sport, or a deputy, to discuss and sign with the Uruguayan side a draft memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the sports field between the Saudi Ministry of Sport and the National Secretary of Sports of Uruguay.
 Second:
 Approving a memorandum of understanding in the area of Islamic affairs between the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance and the supreme Islamic presidency of the Republic of North Macedonia.
 Third:
 Approving a memorandum of understanding for cooperation between the Saudi Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Law of Singapore.
 Fourth:
 Approving an agreement between the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Centre for Environment and Development for the Arab Region and Europe (CEDARE) regarding the provision of financial support to the center by contributing to its endowment investment fund.
 Fifth:
 Approving a memorandum of understanding for health cooperation between the Saudi Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of Morocco.
 Sixth:
 Approving a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the field of digital government between the Digital Government Authority of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of Qatar.
 Seventh:
 Approving an air services agreement between the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Government of Eswatini.
 Eighth:
 Approving a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in anti-corruption training between the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Naif Arab University for Security Sciences.
 Ninth:
 Approving a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in accounting, auditing, and professional work between the General Court of Audit of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
 Tenth:
 Approving a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the exchange of intelligence related to money laundering, terrorism financing, and relevant crimes between the General Directorate of Financial Investigation at the Presidency of State Security of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Financial Intelligence Unit at the Superintendency of Banking, Insurance, and Private Pension Funds Administrators of Peru.