Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — The Council of Ministers reaffirmed Saudi Arabia's commitment to promoting global peace and security and emphasized the importance of dialogue in resolving international crises. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman chaired the Cabinet session in Riyadh on Tuesday.

In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency following the session, Minister of State, Cabinet Member, and Acting Minister of Media Dr. Essam bin Saad bin Saeed said that the Cabinet expressed gratitude to Russian President Vladimir Putin for his positive remarks, conveyed in a phone call with Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman regarding Saudi Arabia's role in hosting fruitful talks between Russia and the United States.

The Cabinet reviewed recent talks held by the Crown Prince with leaders of several friendly nations. These discussions, which were part of the ongoing close relations and consultations, focused on various regional and international issues.

The Cabinet reviewed the outcomes of Saudi Arabia's participation in recent regional and international meetings, as part of the Kingdom's ongoing support for multilateral efforts that promote sustainable development, prosperity, and address shared global challenges.

The Cabinet expressed hope that the Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum will contribute to unifying efforts and developing innovative solutions for enhancing humanitarian response in light of increasing global disasters and crises. The Cabinet highlighted the Kingdom's longstanding commitment to providing aid and relief to those in need worldwide.

The Cabinet commended the success of the first annual global AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies, co-organized by Saudi Arabia and the International Monetary Fund. It highlighted the conference's strategic vision, which promotes international cooperation and paves the way for a promising global economic future.

Dr. Essam said that the Cabinet deemed the Kingdom's presidency of the World Trade Organization's General Council (2025-2026) as confirmation of its international standing and leadership role in strengthening partnerships and achieving constructive outcomes toward a more efficient, sustainable, and inclusive global trading system.

The Cabinet noted the broad international participation in the fourth Saudi Media Forum held in Riyadh and the launch of initiatives including programs to enhance media business incubators and accelerators, support financial and regulatory transformation, foster talent development, and adopt modern technologies.

The Cabinet approved a headquarters agreement between Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association to relocate the association's headquarters to Riyadh. It authorized the chairman of the board of trustees of the King Fahad National Library or his deputy to discuss and sign a draft memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Polish side for cooperation between the King Fahad National Library and the National Library of Poland.

The Council approved a cooperation agreement and a MoU for cooperation in the fields of crime control, civil defense, and civil protection between Saudi Arabia and Tanzania. It authorized the minister of industry and mineral resources or his deputy to discuss and sign with the Brazilian side a draft MoU for cooperation in the field of mineral resources between the Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources and the Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy.

The Cabinet authorized the minister of investment or his deputy to discuss and sign with the Ivorian side a draft MoU between Saudi Arabia and Côte d'Ivoire for cooperation in promoting direct investment, and another draft MoU with the Bahraini side for cooperation in promoting direct investment between the Saudi Ministry of Investment and the Bahrain Economic Development Board.

The Council approved a MoU in the field of higher education and scientific research between Saudi Arabia and the United States of America and another agreement between Saudi Arabia and Guinea in the field of air transport services.

The Cabinet authorized the president of the General Bureau for Auditing or his deputy to discuss and sign with the Mexican side a draft MoU between the General Bureau for Auditing of Saudi Arabia and the Superior Auditor of the Federation of the United Mexican States for cooperation in accounting, auditing, and professional work.