خادم الحرمين: نقدّر دور القطاعات العسكرية والأمنية وأبطالها البواسل في الدفاع عن الوطن

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

At the beginning of the session, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques expressed his gratitude and thanks to Allah, the Almighty, for bestowing great blessings upon this country and honoring it with the service of His Sacred House and the Mosque of His Messenger, peace be upon him, and the pilgrims, umrah performers, and visitors to these places. Looking forward to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's celebration of its National Day tomorrow (Wednesday), he expressed hope for more achievements and successes in the journey of growth, progress, and leadership for the nation and its people on all fronts. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques appreciated the role of the military and security sectors and their brave heroes in defending the homeland and firmly confronting any aggression against the holy places, the guests of Allah, and the citizens and residents on the land of the Kingdom. He also condemned the attempt by the terrorist Houthi militia to target Mecca again, which has received international condemnation and denunciation for this heinous crime that violates the sanctity of holy sites and provokes the feelings of Muslims worldwide.

Results of the Crown Prince's Visit to Egypt

The Council of Ministers discussed the results of the visit of the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, to the Arab Republic of Egypt, and what his discussions with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi confirmed regarding the strength of the fraternal relations between the two countries, the mutual desire to enhance their bilateral cooperation in all fields, and the commitment to continue consultation and coordination on issues of common interest to achieve the interests of the two brotherly peoples. The Council reviewed the content of the message received by the Crown Prince from King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, as well as the details of the phone call he received from French President Emmanuel Macron, which included a review of regional developments and the efforts made to enhance the stability of the region and ensure the security and freedom of maritime navigation.

Ensuring the Safety of Navigation in International Waterways

Minister of Media Salman bin Yusuf Al-Dosari stated in his statement to the Saudi Press Agency following the session that the Council emphasized, after following up on developments in the region, the necessity of adhering to the principles of international law that stipulate respect for sovereignty, resolving disputes by peaceful means, and ensuring the safety of navigation in international waterways; in a way that preserves the security of states and achieves the aspirations of their peoples, and contributes to protecting international trade and supply chains. The Council reviewed the outcomes of several international conferences hosted by the Kingdom, highlighting in this context the recommendations issued by the ministerial meeting of the UNESCO Global Forum on Artificial Intelligence Ethics 2026, which support international cooperation to ensure the development of artificial intelligence and enhance governance frameworks, regulate the use of its technologies, and benefit from them in a safe and comprehensive manner to achieve sustainable development goals.

Localization of Knowledge and Innovation and Launching the First Editions of "Seer"

The Council praised the success of the fourth edition of the Riyadh Global Summit on Medical Biotechnology, which witnessed the launch of more than 40 agreements and initiatives to support the localization of knowledge and innovation, develop this sector, achieve the objectives of its national strategy, and enhance the contributions of global research and initiatives in pharmaceutical discoveries and future technologies; thereby reinforcing the Kingdom's leadership in everything that serves human health, which always comes at the forefront of priorities. The Council considered the launch of the first editions of Seer National Automotive Company as a new strategic step in building an advanced and sustainable industrial system, enabling it as a vital contributor to economic growth by attracting investments and supporting national competencies and the role of the private sector in development; in line with the objectives of (Saudi Vision 2030) and enhancing the Kingdom's position as a leading regional and global center in this field.

Decisions:

The Council of Ministers reviewed the topics listed on its agenda, including topics studied by the Shura Council, and also reviewed the conclusions reached by both the Councils of Political and Security Affairs and Economic and Development Affairs, the General Committee of the Council of Ministers, and the Experts Committee of the Council of Ministers regarding these topics. The Council concluded with the following:

- Approval of a memorandum of understanding regarding the establishment of a Strategic Partnership Council between the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Government of the Kingdom of Spain.

- Approval of the amended protocol for the establishment of the Saudi-Jordanian Supreme Coordination Council, and authorizing the Minister of Foreign Affairs to sign it.

- Authorizing the Minister of Foreign Affairs - or his delegate - to negotiate with the Surinamese and Panamanian sides regarding two draft general agreements for cooperation between the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Governments of the Republics of Suriname and Panama, and to sign them.

- Approval of the guiding model for a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in areas related to small and medium enterprises, entrepreneurship, and franchising between the General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its counterparts in other countries, and authorizing the Minister of Commerce, Chairman of the Authority's Board of Directors - or his delegate - to negotiate with the counterparts in other countries regarding the draft memorandum of understanding and to sign it in light of the guiding model.

- Approval of the final account of the Saudi Industrial Development Fund for a previous financial year.

- Directing the necessary actions regarding several topics listed on the Council of Ministers' agenda, including annual reports for the Ministries of (Commerce, Transport, and Logistics Services), the King Salman Global Complex for the Arabic Language, and the National Program for the Development of the Information Technology Sector.