Riyadh:His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, presided over the Cabinet session held in Riyadh, where key diplomatic and security matters were discussed. The session included updates on letters received from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, as well as outcomes from recent engagements with French President Emmanuel Macron and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the Cabinet highlighted the strong historical ties between Saudi Arabia and France, emphasizing their commitment to enhancing cooperation. The session also reviewed talks between the states party to the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement and Iranian officials, reiterating Saudi Arabia's dedication to regional and international stability, and supporting mediation efforts by Qatar and Pakistan.

The Cabinet condemned the Houthi militia's attempts to target Saudi cities and praised the country's air defense systems for their effectiveness in thwarting these attacks. It affirmed Saudi Arabia's right to defend its sovereignty and the sanctity of Islamic holy sites. Additionally, the Cabinet acknowledged the increase in military spending localization, which surpassed targets, and recognized efforts by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, which received an international award for its project management excellence.

Further, the Cabinet approved various international agreements, including diplomatic visa exemptions, municipal cooperation with Turkey and Syria, customs cooperation with India, and nuclear safety agreements with Jordan. It also authorized discussions for digital government cooperation with South Korea and an anti-terrorism cooperation agreement with Bangladesh.

Source Saudi Press Agency