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The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the session held by the Council of Ministers today (Tuesday) in Jeddah.

At the beginning of the session, the Council of Ministers reviewed the content of the message received by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques from the King of the Kingdom of Eswatini, Mswati III, as well as the substance of the phone call received by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz from the President of the Syrian Arab Republic, Ahmad al-Shara, during which the Kingdom's consistent positions in support of Syria and its brotherly people were reaffirmed, along with a condemnation of the blatant Israeli aggressions against its territory and interference in its internal affairs.

In this context, the Council of Ministers emphasized the contents of the joint statement issued by the foreign ministers of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and several brotherly countries regarding the developments in Syria, and the joint efforts to support the Syrian government in rebuilding its country and ensuring its security, stability, unity, and sovereignty.

On the domestic front, the Council of Ministers approved in its session yesterday the amendment of the organization of the Saudi Red Sea Authority, as stated in the decision.

Call to End the War on Gaza

The Minister of Media, Salman bin Yusuf Al-Dosari, stated in his statement to the Saudi Press Agency following the session that the council followed up on the relief and humanitarian efforts provided by the Kingdom to the brotherly Syrian people to alleviate their suffering; thus reinforcing its ongoing support for Arab and Islamic countries, and its leading role in supporting and assisting those in need and affected in countries around the world through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center.

The Council of Ministers welcomed the statement issued by several international partners calling for an end to the war on the Gaza Strip, lifting all restrictions on humanitarian aid, and delivering it safely to the residents of the Strip, reiterating the Kingdom's call to the international community to swiftly take decisions and practical steps in the face of the Israeli obstinacy that deliberately prolongs the crisis and undermines regional and international peace efforts.

Developing Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Exports to Europe

The council expressed its welcome for the signing of a "Declaration of Principles" between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the "Congo River" alliance, looking forward to it being a positive step towards improving humanitarian and economic conditions, benefiting international security and peace.

The Council of Ministers congratulated the signing of agreements and memorandums of understanding aimed at developing an integrated system for exporting renewable energy and green hydrogen from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the European continent, based on the Kingdom's leading role in enhancing international logistical connectivity and its leadership of the economic corridor project between India, the Middle East, and Europe.

The council noted its appreciation for the performance of the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program, achieving multiple targets, the most notable of which is contributing to the non-oil GDP, providing diverse job opportunities, enabling investments in strategic sectors, and expanding the localization of various industries in the Kingdom.

Caring for 150 Conjoined Twins from 27 Countries

The council praised the achievements of the Saudi Conjoined Twins Program through its care for 150 twins from 27 countries and performing 65 separation surgeries; embodying the humanitarian message of the Kingdom and its status as a global center in this field.

The Council of Ministers considered the election of the Kingdom as the president of international associations and committees in the World Intellectual Property Organization as a confirmation of its leading position and influential role in multilateral work, reflecting the trust and appreciation it receives at the global level.

The council expressed the Kingdom's aspiration to enhance international cooperation horizons, keeping pace with the rapid scientific and technological developments and achieving the desired goals for progress and prosperity, through hosting the eighth edition of the Global Health Forum and the Global Symposium for Telecommunications Regulators.

The council noted the Kingdom's hosting of the International Conference for Internal Auditors in 2027, which reinforces its position as a global center for governance and oversight, confirming the development of the internal auditing profession and its leadership at all levels, and enabling its practices in both the public and private sectors.

Decisions:

The Council of Ministers reviewed the topics listed on its agenda, including topics studied by the Shura Council, as well as what was concluded by both the Political and Security Affairs Council and the Economic and Development Affairs Council, the General Committee of the Council of Ministers, and the Experts Authority at the Council of Ministers regarding them, and the council concluded with the following:

- Authorizing the Minister of National Guard - or his representative - to negotiate with the Spanish side regarding a draft memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of National Guard in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Clinic de Barcelona Hospital in the Kingdom of Spain in the fields of gene and cellular therapy, and to sign it.

- Approving a memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Ministry of Agriculture in the Republic of Tajikistan for cooperation in agriculture.

- Approving a memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Investment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the International Finance Corporation.

- Amending the organization of the Saudi Red Sea Authority as stated in the decision.

- The Jeddah Governorate Secretariat will supervise the coastline extending from the surface center in Rabigh (to the north) to the center of Al-Kadouf in Al-Qunfudhah (to the south), and protect it environmentally.

- Renewing the membership of Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Haqbani, Faisal bin Marzouk Al-Fahadi, and Abdul Mohsen bin Fahd Al-Muzaini in the Board of Directors of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, and appointing Dr. Abdul Rahman bin Saleh Al-Khalifa and Dr. Abdul Rahman bin Ahmed Al-Majid as members of the board.

- Approving the final account of Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University for a previous financial year.

Appointments and Promotions:

Approval of appointments and promotions at the ranks of (fifteenth) and (fourteenth), as follows:

- Appointing Ali bin Salem bin Abdullah Al-Amir to the position of (Deputy Emir of the Region) at the rank of (fifteenth) in the Hail Region.

- Appointing Nayef bin Faihan bin Turki bin Rabian to the position of (Commander of the Ninth Brigade) at the rank of (fifteenth) in the Ministry of National Guard.

- Promoting Mohammed bin Abdul Wahid bin Abdullah Al-Araifi to the position of (Senior Research Consultant) at the rank of (fifteenth) in the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call, and Guidance.

- Promoting Khalid bin Nasser bin Abdullah Al-Subaie to the position of (Senior Legal Consultant) at the rank of (fifteenth) in the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers.

- Appointing Khalid bin Saleh bin Mohammed Al-Odaib to the position of (Deputy Emir of the Region) at the rank of (fourteenth) in the Al-Qassim Region.

- Promoting Dr. Sharifa bint Ali bin Awda Al-Salami Al-Zahrani to the position of (Minister Plenipotentiary) in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

- Promoting Shaalan bin Aqeel bin Aqab bin Ajil to the position of (Minister Plenipotentiary) in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Council of Ministers also reviewed several general topics listed on its agenda, including annual reports for the Saudi Investment Marketing Authority, King Abdulaziz University, and King Khalid University, and the council took the necessary actions regarding those topics.

Infographic.. “From the Council’s Decisions”

1- The council followed the relief and humanitarian efforts provided by the Kingdom to the Syrian people to alleviate their suffering, and welcomed the statement issued by several international partners calling for an end to the war on the Gaza Strip.

2- Praising the performance of the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program and achieving multiple targets, the most notable of which is contributing to the non-oil GDP and providing diverse job opportunities.

3- The election of the Kingdom as president of international associations and committees in the World Intellectual Property Organization confirms its leading position and reflects the trust and appreciation it receives at the global level.

4- Hosting the Kingdom of the International Conference for Internal Auditors in 2027 enhances its position as a global center for governance and oversight and confirms the development of the internal auditing profession.

5- A memorandum of understanding with Spain in the fields of gene and cellular therapy, cooperation with Tajikistan in agriculture, and a memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Investment and the International Finance Corporation.