Saudi Council of Ministers: Energy security and navigation are a joint responsibility that requires international cooperation

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The Saudi Council of Ministers, headed by King Salman, followed developments on the regional and international arenas and the efforts made by the Kingdom to communicate and consult with brotherly and friendly countries in order to enhance the stability of the region, and reduce the consequences of conflicts and tensions on global energy security, international trade, and the sustainability of supply chains and navigation traffic. All of which are a shared responsibility that require international cooperation to prevent the global economy from being exposed to risks that affect the entire world.

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The Council promised that foreign direct investments in the Kingdom would record a growth of 33.5% in the year 2025 compared to 2024. Emphasizing the attractiveness of the Saudi economy, its broad future prospects, and the effectiveness of the economic and structural reforms implemented in recent years within the framework of (Saudi Vision 2030).

At the beginning of the session; The Council of Ministers was briefed on the content of the message that King Salman bin Abdulaziz received from Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad, Emir of the State of Qatar, and the content of the reception of the Crown Prince, Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Prime Minister of Iraq, Ali Al-Zaidi.

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In the same context, the Council welcomed the presidential statement issued by the members of the UN Security Council, which included condemning the Houthi terrorist militia’s attacks on civilian objects, airports, and energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, and the continuing threats to navigation in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab, and stressing the importance of fully implementing Security Council Resolution No. (2216) and subsequent resolutions, and calling for practical cooperation to prevent that terrorist group from obtaining weapons and other forms of support.

The Council of Ministers appreciated the decision of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to establish the “Council of Cybersecurity Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Countries” and choose Riyadh as the headquarters of its general secretariat and executive office. Based on a proposal submitted by Saudi Arabia as part of its efforts and endeavors aimed at enhancing the stability of cyberspace, hosting regional and international headquarters and entities related to cybersecurity, and its track record of success in supporting strategic initiatives in this field.

The Council of Ministers also discussed the outcomes of the Kingdom’s hosting of a number of international conferences, praising in this context the recommendations issued by the Riyadh Economic Forum, which will contribute to serving the national economic system, strengthening economic policies and directions, and consolidating the integrated partnership between the public and private sectors. In line with the desired goals and comprehensive development transformations.

The Saudi Council of Ministers, headed by King Salman, approved a decision requiring that the spouse and children of each of the following: the delegate to work abroad, the scholarship employee, and the scholarship student be included in the educational mission to study bachelor’s and master’s degrees. According to a number of controls.

The Saudi Council of Ministers approved a headquarters agreement between the Kingdom’s government and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research to open an office affiliated with the Institute in the Kingdom, and a memorandum of understanding in the field of cybersecurity between the National Cybersecurity Authority in Saudi Arabia and the office affiliated with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research.

He also approved a memorandum of understanding between the General Department of Financial Investigations, headed by State Security in Saudi Arabia, and the United Nations, represented by its Office on Drugs and Crime.

He also agreed to approve the system of patents and utility models, in addition to approving the system of new plant varieties.

He also approved the system of schematic designs for integrated circuits, in addition to issuing approval of the design system, in addition to the continuation of work on the sustainable agricultural rural development program until the end of the year (2032 AD).