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Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the session held by the Council of Ministers today in Riyadh.

At the beginning of the session, the Crown Prince briefed the Council of Ministers on the content of his meeting with the President of the Syrian Arab Republic, Ahmad al-Shara, during which they reviewed the prospects of relations and areas of cooperation between the two brotherly countries, in addition to discussing the latest developments in the region.

The Council affirmed, following its review of regional developments, the full support of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the Presidential Leadership Council, the legitimate government, and the brotherly Yemeni people; to end the coup in this dear country and restore the state and its institutions from the terrorist Houthi militia, which has chosen military escalation as an alternative to peace, deepening the humanitarian and economic suffering of Yemen and its brotherly people, and continuing to threaten the region and maritime navigation in the southern Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

Confronting the Evil Attacks on Saudi Arabia

The Council praised the outcomes of the emergency meeting of the Political and Defense Strategic Committee of the Defense of Mecca Alliance, which included affirming solidarity among the three countries and standing united against the evil attacks on the Kingdom, which included Mecca and Medina, as well as civilian sites and economic facilities. The meeting resulted in an agreement to activate collective deterrence and move immediately to the practical implementation of joint defense commitments; enhancing readiness, military integration, and the ability to confront these threats.

Enhancing the Kingdom's Status and Appreciating the Role of the Shura Council in Development

In another context, the Council of Ministers highly appreciated the contents of the annual royal speech of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, at the opening of the third year of the ninth session of the Shura Council; which included noble themes summarizing the constants and established principles of the state, highlighting the achievements of (Saudi Vision 2030) and the gains from developmental reforms and economic movement, as well as the foundations of foreign policy and its steadfast positions that have had a tangible impact on enhancing the status of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its active role regionally and internationally.

The Council expressed its appreciation for the role of the Shura Council in supporting the comprehensive development journey in the Kingdom, enhancing integration and coordination with government entities, and contributing to the development of the legislative and regulatory system and raising the level of performance efficiency, affirming in this context that the aspirations of citizens and the interests of the nation will always remain a priority in the work of state agencies; using them as references in its decisions and strategic directions.

Saudi Economy is Strong in Dealing with Global Developments

Minister of Media Salman bin Yusuf Al-Dosari, in his statement to the Saudi Press Agency following the session, indicated that the Council considered the preliminary estimates for the general state budget for the upcoming fiscal year; confirming the robustness of the Kingdom's economy and its flexibility in dealing with global changes and developments through proactive policies that support achieving national targets and continuing to spend on services and developmental and social priorities while maintaining financial sustainability.

Praising the Social Responsibility Forum and Celebrating Teacher's Day

The Council of Ministers discussed several reports on global conferences hosted by the Kingdom, praising the work of the International Forum for Social Responsibility held under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and what its second edition included in launching initiatives that will contribute to activating partnerships with societal and developmental impact and expanding the scope of sustainable institutional capabilities in this field; supporting national goals and enhancing the comprehensive development journey.

The Council noted the Kingdom's participation with countries around the world in celebrating Teacher's Day, which falls on October 5 each year; in appreciation of their efforts in delivering educational and pedagogical messages and their role in preparing generations that adhere to their noble values and national identity, and are at a high level of scientific and knowledge excellence; competing for advancement and leadership on global achievement platforms.

Decisions:

The Council of Ministers reviewed the topics listed on its agenda, including topics that the Shura Council participated in studying, and also reviewed the conclusions reached by both the Council of Political and Security Affairs and the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, the General Committee of the Council of Ministers, and the Experts Authority at the Council of Ministers regarding them. The Council concluded with the following:

- Approval of an agreement between the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Government of the Republic of Turkey regarding renewable energy projects.

- Authorizing the Minister of Energy - or his representative - to negotiate with the International Energy Forum regarding a draft memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Energy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Forum; for cooperation in the field of energy, and to sign it.

- Authorizing the Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance - or his representative - to negotiate with the Ghanaian side regarding a draft memorandum of understanding in the field of Islamic affairs between the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Ministry of Local Government, Leadership, and Religious Affairs in the Republic of Ghana, and to sign it.

- Authorizing the Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture - or his representative - to negotiate with the Syrian side regarding a draft memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Ministry of Local Administration and Environment in the Syrian Arab Republic in the field of environmental protection, and to sign it.

- Authorizing the Attorney General - or his representative - to negotiate with the Albanian side regarding a draft memorandum of cooperation between the Public Prosecution in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Office of the Prosecutor General in the Republic of Albania in the field of crimes that fall within their jurisdiction, and to sign it.

- Approval of a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the television field between the Saudi Broadcasting Authority and the Public Television Company in the Republic of Armenia.

- Approval of the organization of the Higher Education Fund.

- Approval of the renewal of the membership of both the Chairman and members of the Primary Committee for the settlement of disputes and insurance violations in Riyadh.

- Adoption of the final accounts of the King Abdulaziz Center for Purebred Arabian Horses for previous fiscal years.

- Directing what is necessary regarding several topics listed on the agenda of the Council of Ministers, including annual reports for the Eastern Province Development Authority, the Saudi Electricity Regulatory Authority, the Imam Abdulaziz bin Muhammad Royal Reserve Development Authority, the National Center for Social Studies and Research, the Horse Racing Club, and the Islamic University in Medina.

Promotions:

- Approval of promotions to the ranks of (fifteenth) and (fourteenth), and the positions of (Ambassador) and (Minister Plenipotentiary), as follows:

- Promotion of Saleh bin Mohammed Al-Hadithi to the position of (Senior Business Consultant) at the rank of (fifteenth) in the Ministry of Defense.

- Promotion of Misfer bin Saeed Al-Shamrani to the position of (Senior Business Consultant) at the rank of (fifteenth) in the General Directorate of Border Guard.

- Promotion of Ibrahim bin Bazi' bin Twaily to the position of (Strategic Consultant) at the rank of (fourteenth) in the Ministry of Interior.

- Promotion of Mohammed bin Muflih Al-Durani to the position of (Business Consultant) at the rank of (fourteenth) in the Ministry of Interior.

- Promotion of Rabee' bin Tahous Al-Mas'oud to the position of (General Director) at the rank of (fourteenth) in the General Directorate of Prisons.

- Promotion of the following names in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs:

- Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Munzlawy to the position of (Ambassador).

- Walid bin Omar Ba'asm to the position of (Minister Plenipotentiary).

- Abdulrahim bin Matar Al-Omari to the position of (Minister Plenipotentiary).