HRH the Crown Prince Chairs Cabinet Session in Jeddah

His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the Cabinet session held today in Jeddah.

 HRH the Crown Prince briefed the Cabinet on the contents of the message received by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud from President Ismail Omar Guelleh of the Republic of Djibouti concerning bilateral relations.

 HRH the Crown Prince also informed the Cabinet of his consultations and discussions with President Ahmed al-Sharaa of the Syrian Arab Republic, President Joseph Aoun of the Lebanese Republic, President Guy Parmelin of the Swiss Confederation, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan, Prime Minister Andrej Babiš of the Czech Republic, and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman of the People's Republic of Bangladesh.

 HRH the Crown Prince expressed his gratitude to the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states for their efforts during the GCC Consultative Summit hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, an event that reflected the Kingdom's commitment to strengthening communication, consultation, and joint action to achieve regional security and stability.

 Following the session, Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary stated to the Saudi Press Agency that the Cabinet reviewed the latest regional and international developments, particularly those in the region and their security and economic repercussions. The Cabinet reiterated the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's firm stance on these issues and its continued support for all diplomatic efforts aimed at establishing the foundations of global peace and stability.

 The Cabinet then discussed several reports related to domestic affairs and the various achievements realized under Saudi Vision 2030. These achievements support the development process and establish a more diversified and resilient economic model by increasing the contribution of non-oil sectors, expanding the production and investment base, launching specialized national programs and strategies to utilize resources and wealth, and enhancing the ability to adapt to global changes.

 The Cabinet commended the achievements of Vision 2030 across its first and second phases as it nears its objectives in reaching its overarching goals. The percentage of indicators that achieved their annual targets reached 93% of the key performance indicators, driven by structural, economic, financial, and legislative reforms that contributed to empowering sectors, attracting investments, improving the quality of life, and consolidating the Kingdom's global standing and competitiveness. The Cabinet emphasized the importance of redoubling efforts to sustain this impact in the third phase, accelerating the pace of work, and ensuring continued progress and prosperity.

 The Cabinet commended government entities for their remarkable progress in the 2026 Emerging Technologies Adoption Readiness Index, highlighting their continued provision of innovative services that enhanced digital integration, increased productivity, and expedited completion while maintaining leadership in international rankings and indicators.

 The Cabinet addressed other items on its agenda and issued several decisions, including the following:

 First:

 Approving a memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Energy and the Colombian Ministry of Mines and Energy.

 Second:

 Approving two memoranda of understanding for cooperation between the Ministry of Sport and both the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports of Brunei Darussalam and the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Somalia.

 Third:

 Approving a memorandum of understanding for cooperation between the Ministry of Economy and Planning and the Portuguese Ministry of Economy and Territorial Cohesion.

 Fourth:

 Approving a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in promoting direct investment between the Ministry of Investment and the Investment Promotion Agency Qatar.

 Fifth:

 Approving an agreement between the governments of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Federal Republic of Nigeria on cooperation and mutual assistance in customs matters.

 Sixth:

 Approving a memorandum of understanding between the Saudi Food and Drug Authority and the Portuguese Economic and Food Safety Authority on matters related to their respective areas of expertise.

 Seventh:

 Approving a memorandum of understanding for cooperation and news exchange between the Saudi Press Agency and the Syrian Arab News Agency.