Aleqtsad. Riyadh
تم النشر في الثلاثاء 2024-12-17Riyadh, December 17, 2024, SPA — His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the Cabinet session held here today.
The Cabinet expressed gratitude and offered praise to Allah Almighty for the significant achievements and progress made by the country this year, attributed to divine guidance, the leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and the unwavering determination of the Saudi people to drive the nation’s comprehensive and sustainable development.
The Cabinet extended thanks to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques for his generous support for the Riyadh public transportation project, consisting of train and bus networks, from its inception to its realization. It also emphasized that the project marks a substantial advancement in infrastructure development, economic growth, and improved quality of life for citizens and residents.
The Cabinet said that hosting the FIFA World Cup 2034™ in the Kingdom is a significant milestone that will elevate Saudi sports to new heights. By organizing and hosting an extraordinary edition of this global event, the Kingdom aims to solidify its position as a leading nation.
Following the Cabinet session, Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary told the Saudi Press Agency that the Cabinet was briefed on recent talks and consultations with leaders from various countries, which covered bilateral relations, regional developments, and international affairs, with particular focus on the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories and Syria.
The Cabinet commended the successful visits of French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to the Kingdom, which will contribute to expanding cooperation in various fields, advancing mutual interests, and enhancing international coordination.
The Cabinet discussed regional and global developments, reiterated the Kingdom’s support for the Syrian people and their aspirations for security and stability, and condemned the Israeli occupation forces’ attacks on Syrian territory and their violations of international law.
The Cabinet reiterated the Kingdom’s commitment to seeing the Palestinians establish an independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital, and urged global participation in a high-level international conference in New York City next June, chaired jointly by Saudi Arabia and France, and aimed at resolving the Palestinian issue peacefully, based on the two-state solution.
The Cabinet reviewed the outcomes of regional and international events hosted by the Kingdom, and reaffirmed its commitment to multilateralism and global cooperation to drive development and economic prosperity, and address global challenges.
The Cabinet highlighted the significance of the One Water Summit, held in Riyadh, and emphasized the Kingdom’s pioneering role in addressing global water challenges, its dedication to exercising sustainable water management, and its commitment to ensuring equitable access to clean water for communities worldwide. The establishment of the Global Water Organization further solidifies the Kingdom’s position as a global leader in this critical area, the Cabinet stressed.
Al-Dossary said that the Cabinet commended COP16, held under the Kingdom’s presidency, for mobilizing international efforts to present over 100 initiatives and for securing over $12 billion to bolster the role of financial institutions and of the private sector in addressing land degradation, desertification, and drought.
The Cabinet discussed the importance of the National Red Sea Sustainability Strategy, launched by HRH the Crown Prince, which aims to protect the Red Sea ecosystem, foster cooperation to ensure its sustainability, and support the transition to a sustainable blue economy, consistent with national diversification goals.
The Cabinet highlighted the Kingdom’s global role in combating hunger and poverty, evident in its membership in the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty, its endeavors, through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center and the Saudi Fund for Development, and its contributions to IMF and World Bank initiatives to support developing countries.
The Cabinet acknowledged the success of the International Conference on Conjoined Twins, held in Riyadh, which demonstrated the Kingdom’s leading role in the field, and its medical excellence, which aligns with Vision 2030 healthcare goals.
The Cabinet expressed the Kingdom’s ambition to become a global biotechnology leader, and commended the outcomes of the third Riyadh Global Medical Biotechnology Summit, which is bound to contribute to achieving the objectives of the National Biotechnology Strategy.
Al-Dossary said that the Cabinet expressed appreciation for the over SAR10 billion worth of agreements and launches at CPHI Middle East in Riyadh, which aim to localize gene therapies and support the production of vital medicines and vaccines, solidifying the Kingdom’s global leadership in health innovation.
The Cabinet welcomed the adoption of the Riyadh Design Law Treaty by states members of the World Intellectual Property Organization, which will foster international cooperation and establish a legal framework that supports innovation and creativity worldwide.
The Cabinet noted that recent credit rating upgrades from international agencies reflect the Kingdom’s ongoing economic reforms and sound financial policies, which have contributed to maintaining financial sustainability, enhancing the efficiency of financial planning, and strengthening the Kingdom’s overall financial position.
The Cabinet tackled other items on its agenda and issued several decisions, among which the following:
First:
Authorizing the minister of sports, or a deputy, to discuss and sign with the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sports of Brunei Darussalam a draft memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the field of youth and sports.
Second:
Authorizing the minister of interior, or a deputy, to discuss and sign with the Kyrgyz Republic Cabinet of Ministers a draft agreement for cooperation in the field of driver license usage and exchange.
Third:
Approving a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the field of environmental protection between the Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture and the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Environment of the Republic of Cuba.
Fourth:
Authorizing the minister of environment, water, and agriculture, or a deputy, to discuss and sign with the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply of the Federal Republic of Brazil a draft memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the field of agriculture and animal production.
Fifth:
Authorizing the minister of industry and mineral resources, chairman of the board of directors of the Saudi Geological Survey, or a deputy, to discuss and sign a draft memorandum of understanding for geological technical and scientific cooperation between the Saudi Geological Survey and the Iraq Geological Survey.
Sixth:
Approving a model for a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the field of civil aviation between the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) and its counterparts in several other countries, and authorizing the minister of transport and logistic services, chairman of the GACA board of directors, or a deputy, to discuss and to sign with counterparts in other countries a draft memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the field.
Seventh:
Approving a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the legal field between the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Ministry of Law of the Republic of Singapore.
Eighth:
Approving the tripartite agreement reached by the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the International Center for AI Research and Ethics (ICAIRE) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on the classification of ICAIRE as a Category 2 Center under the auspices of UNESCO.
Ninth:
Approving standard incentives for the industrial sector.
