RIYADH — The Cabinet session, chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman in Riyadh on Tuesday, expressed its hope of realizing just and sustainable solutions for the Yemeni crisis. The Council of Ministers also emphasized the importance of stabilizing the ceasefire and halting violations in the Gaza Strip and ensuring the unrestricted entry of humanitarian aid. In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency following the session, Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary said that the Cabinet reviewed the ongoing efforts to end the Yemeni crisis and continue addressing the future of the southern issue through the Riyadh conference, aiming to reach a comprehensive vision for just and sustainable solutions. The Council emphasized that Saudi Arabia's launch of a package of development projects and programs across various governorates of Yemen reflects its continued support for the Yemeni people, contributes to enhancing their security and stability, and helps improve living conditions at all levels. The Cabinet welcomed the launch of the second phase of the comprehensive peace plan in Gaza, the initiation of the Palestinian National Committee for the Administration of the Gaza Strip, and US President Donald Trump's announcement regarding the establishment of the peace council. The Cabinet expressed appreciation for international efforts in this regard. The Cabinet emphasized the importance of stabilizing the ceasefire, halting violations in Gaza, ensuring the unrestricted entry of humanitarian aid, and enabling the Palestinian National Authority to resume its responsibilities. These measures aimed to end the Israeli occupation and achieve an independent Palestinian state in accordance with United Nations resolutions, the Arab Peace Initiative, and the principle of the two-state solution. Al-Dossary said the Cabinet commended the Kingdom's welcome of the ceasefire agreement and the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces into the Syrian state. The Cabinet reaffirmed its support for efforts to strengthen civil peace, preserve Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and uphold the aspirations of its people for development and prosperity. The Cabinet reviewed a letter from Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman, addressed to Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. It also discussed a telephone call received by the Crown Prince from Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. The Council also noted the Kingdom's ranking as second globally and first in the Arab world among donor countries in providing humanitarian and relief aid, as well as its position as the largest supporter of Yemen in 2025, according to the United Nations Financial Tracking Service. It affirmed that this achievement underscores the Kingdom's leadership, its longstanding humanitarian legacy, and its enduring commitment to extending assistance to those in need worldwide. The minister stated that the Cabinet then discussed the latest developments in strengthening the Kingdom's economic partnerships, commending the success of the fifth edition of the Future Minerals Forum held in Riyadh. The conference saw wide participation from 91 countries and resulted in the signing of 132 agreements and memoranda of understanding valued at more than SR100 billion, spanning key areas such as exploration, mining, finance, research and development, and innovation. The Cabinet further highlighted the tangible expansion of the Kingdom's economic production base, noting that most non-oil activities have recorded annual growth rates of 5 percent to 10 percent over the past five years and continue to play a vital role in driving economic growth while promoting sustainability and inclusivity across the national economy. The Cabinet approved the National Insurance Sector Strategy. It also endorsed establishing a permanent ministerial committee to coordinate services for individuals with autism spectrum disorder, tasked with studying the challenges faced by patients and their families and developing the necessary solutions to address them. The Cabinet approved a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Saudi and Pakistani governments on cooperation in the field of electrical interconnection, and another MoU between the Saudi Ministry of Interior and the Iraqi Ministry of Health on cooperation in combating the illicit trafficking and smuggling of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, and precursor chemicals. The Council authorized the minister of human resources and social development or his deputy to discuss and sign with the government of Singapore a draft MoU on cooperation in social development. It assigned the Saudi Geological Survey to discuss and sign with the US Society of Exploration Geophysicists a draft MoU on cooperation in the field of geology. The Cabinet approved a draft MoU on technical cooperation in civil aviation between the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation and the African Civil Aviation Commission. It authorized the minister of environment, water and agriculture and chairman of the board of directors of the Saudi Irrigation Organization or his deputy to discuss and sign a draft MoU with the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat) on the safe reuse of treated water for irrigation. The Cabinet approved a draft MoU between the General Department of Financial Investigations at the Presidency of State Security of Saudi Arabia and the State Financial Intelligence Service at the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic on cooperation in exchanging intelligence information related to money laundering, terrorist financing, and related crimes. The Council authorized the president of the General Court of Audit or his deputy to discuss and sign a draft MoU with the National Audit Department of Malaysia on cooperation in the accounting, auditing, and related professional fields.
