Jeddah, SPA: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chaired the Cabinet session held today at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques briefed the Cabinet on the content of the message he received from the King of Bahrain regarding relations between the two countries.
The Cabinet reviewed the results of the 32nd Arab Summit presided over by the Kingdom, which were positive and went over the Jeddah Declaration, which is bound to promote joint action and solidarity to face the challenges and difficulties that the Arab world is going through, and thus contribute to achieving the goals and aspirations for a promising future.
The Cabinet reaffirmed the Kingdom's constant keenness to unite the Arab world and interest in everything that would provide conditions for stability and prosperity in the region, particularly issues related to sustainable development in its various dimensions, including working on a number of initiatives aimed at advancing joint cooperation in the cultural, economic, social and environmental fields during the presidency of the current summit.
After the session, Minister of Media Salman bin Yousef Al-Dosari said in a statement to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) that the Cabinet was briefed on the meetings of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince with the leaders of several Arab countries and with the president of Ukraine.
The Cabinet also reviewed the outcome of the fourth session of the Saudi-Algerian Political Consultation Committee and the fourth meeting of the Political, Security and Military Committee of the Saudi-Iraqi Coordination Council, commending the steps taken to boost relations and saying that it was looking forward to continuing efforts to boost prospects of cooperation in various areas.
The Cabinet tackled several reports on developments and events in the regional and international arenas, including updates on the situation in Sudan, and welcomed the Kingdom’s contribution to the signing of a short-term ceasefire agreement and the humanitarian arrangements made by the parties to the conflict, expressing hope that talks will bring about a permanent halt of hostilities and activate the political process.
The Cabinet also commended the Kingdom's launch of the scientific mission at the International Space Station (ISS), where two Saudi astronauts are on board, which is bound to contribute to attaining scientific results that serve humanity and help achieve the aspirations of this country and the objectives of the Saudi Vision 2030 in this area. The Cabinet wished the astronauts success in their mission and a safe return.
The Cabinet applauded the Kingdom's talented students who received awards at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF 2023), which is the result of continuous government efforts to improve the quality of education and bring it in line with the best global practices.
The Cabinet also said that the Kingdom’s improved indicators concerning the number of international tourists and revenues for 2022, as per the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), is a reflection of the country's interest in promoting and developing this sector and raising its contribution to the GDP, in accordance with the Saudi Vision 2030.
The Cabinet discussed several issues on its agenda, followed the procedures needed to tackle them, and issued the following decisions:
First: Authorizing the Minister of Energy – or his deputy – to sign a draft general agreement for the establishment of the Arab common market for electricity.
Second: Approving a memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Energy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources of Indonesia regarding cooperation in the energy field.
Third: Approving a cooperation agreement between the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the government of the Arab Republic of Egypt in the field of combating crime.
Fourth: Approving a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the cultural field between the Ministry of Culture of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO).
Fifth: Authorizing the Minister of Culture – or his deputy – to hold talks with the Indian side regarding a draft memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the cultural field between the Ministry of Culture of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Ministry of Culture of India.
Sixth: Approving a memorandum of understanding in the field of tourism between the Ministry of Tourism of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism of Oman.
Seventh: Authorizing the Minister of Investment – or his deputy – to hold talks with the Chilean side regarding a draft memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Investment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Ministry of Economy of Chile for cooperation in encouraging the direct investment.
Eighth: Approving a memorandum of understanding in the field of academic, medical, training and research services between Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force of the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Ninth: Authorizing the Minister of Transport and Logistics Services - or his deputy - to discuss with the Kuwaiti side a draft agreement between the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the government of the State of Kuwait regarding the railway link project between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Kuwait.
Tenth: Authorizing the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority for Competition - or his deputy - to discuss with the Omani side a draft memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the field of promoting competition and combating monopolistic practices between the General Authority for Competition of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Competition Protection and Monopoly Prevention Centre in the Sultanate of Oman.
Eleventh: Approving a memorandum of understanding between the General Authority for Competition of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Competition Authority of the Arab Republic of Egypt regarding cooperation in the field of promoting competition and combating monopolistic practice.
Twelfth: Authorizing the Minister of Media, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Commission for Audiovisual Media - or his deputy - to discuss with the Azerbaijani side a draft memorandum of understanding between the General Commission for Audiovisual Media of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Audiovisual Council of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the field of audiovisual media.
Thirteen: Authorizing the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Education and Training Evaluation Commission - or his deputy - to discuss with the GCC General Secretariat (Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States) regarding a draft memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the field of training and educational work between the Education and Training Evaluation Commission of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia And the GCC General Secretariat (Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States).
Fourteenth: Approving a memorandum of understanding for cooperation and exchange of news between the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the South African Government News Agency of the Republic of South Africa.
Fifteenth: Approving the document of mechanisms and requirements for issuing visit and transit visas.
Sixteen: Amendment of the Cabinet Resolution No. (94) dated 5/2/1442 AH issued regarding the controls for transferring students on scholarships outside the Kingdom to study inside the Kingdom.
Seventeen: Appointing Dr. Saad bin Mohammad Al Hamlan as a member representing the private sector on the Board of Directors of the General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information.
Eighteen: Renewing the membership of Dr. Awad bin Metrik Al-Juhani, Dr. Mohammad bin Yaslam Shubraq, and Dr. Mohammad bin Khalid Al-Saadoun in the Board of Directors of the National Center of Wildlife, among the specialists and experts in the field of work of the centre.
Nineteen: Approving the final accounts of the Human Resources Development Fund and Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, for a previous year.
Twentieth: Approving appointments to the posts of (Ambassador) and (Minister Plenipotentiary).
The Cabinet also reviewed several issues on its agenda and took necessary procedures regarding them.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques briefed the Cabinet on the content of the message he received from the King of Bahrain regarding relations between the two countries.
The Cabinet reviewed the results of the 32nd Arab Summit presided over by the Kingdom, which were positive and went over the Jeddah Declaration, which is bound to promote joint action and solidarity to face the challenges and difficulties that the Arab world is going through, and thus contribute to achieving the goals and aspirations for a promising future.
The Cabinet reaffirmed the Kingdom's constant keenness to unite the Arab world and interest in everything that would provide conditions for stability and prosperity in the region, particularly issues related to sustainable development in its various dimensions, including working on a number of initiatives aimed at advancing joint cooperation in the cultural, economic, social and environmental fields during the presidency of the current summit.
After the session, Minister of Media Salman bin Yousef Al-Dosari said in a statement to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) that the Cabinet was briefed on the meetings of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince with the leaders of several Arab countries and with the president of Ukraine.
The Cabinet also reviewed the outcome of the fourth session of the Saudi-Algerian Political Consultation Committee and the fourth meeting of the Political, Security and Military Committee of the Saudi-Iraqi Coordination Council, commending the steps taken to boost relations and saying that it was looking forward to continuing efforts to boost prospects of cooperation in various areas.
The Cabinet tackled several reports on developments and events in the regional and international arenas, including updates on the situation in Sudan, and welcomed the Kingdom’s contribution to the signing of a short-term ceasefire agreement and the humanitarian arrangements made by the parties to the conflict, expressing hope that talks will bring about a permanent halt of hostilities and activate the political process.
The Cabinet also commended the Kingdom's launch of the scientific mission at the International Space Station (ISS), where two Saudi astronauts are on board, which is bound to contribute to attaining scientific results that serve humanity and help achieve the aspirations of this country and the objectives of the Saudi Vision 2030 in this area. The Cabinet wished the astronauts success in their mission and a safe return.
The Cabinet applauded the Kingdom's talented students who received awards at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF 2023), which is the result of continuous government efforts to improve the quality of education and bring it in line with the best global practices.
The Cabinet also said that the Kingdom’s improved indicators concerning the number of international tourists and revenues for 2022, as per the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), is a reflection of the country's interest in promoting and developing this sector and raising its contribution to the GDP, in accordance with the Saudi Vision 2030.
The Cabinet discussed several issues on its agenda, followed the procedures needed to tackle them, and issued the following decisions:
First: Authorizing the Minister of Energy – or his deputy – to sign a draft general agreement for the establishment of the Arab common market for electricity.
Second: Approving a memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Energy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources of Indonesia regarding cooperation in the energy field.
Third: Approving a cooperation agreement between the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the government of the Arab Republic of Egypt in the field of combating crime.
Fourth: Approving a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the cultural field between the Ministry of Culture of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO).
Fifth: Authorizing the Minister of Culture – or his deputy – to hold talks with the Indian side regarding a draft memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the cultural field between the Ministry of Culture of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Ministry of Culture of India.
Sixth: Approving a memorandum of understanding in the field of tourism between the Ministry of Tourism of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism of Oman.
Seventh: Authorizing the Minister of Investment – or his deputy – to hold talks with the Chilean side regarding a draft memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Investment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Ministry of Economy of Chile for cooperation in encouraging the direct investment.
Eighth: Approving a memorandum of understanding in the field of academic, medical, training and research services between Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force of the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Ninth: Authorizing the Minister of Transport and Logistics Services - or his deputy - to discuss with the Kuwaiti side a draft agreement between the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the government of the State of Kuwait regarding the railway link project between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Kuwait.
Tenth: Authorizing the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority for Competition - or his deputy - to discuss with the Omani side a draft memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the field of promoting competition and combating monopolistic practices between the General Authority for Competition of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Competition Protection and Monopoly Prevention Centre in the Sultanate of Oman.
Eleventh: Approving a memorandum of understanding between the General Authority for Competition of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Competition Authority of the Arab Republic of Egypt regarding cooperation in the field of promoting competition and combating monopolistic practice.
Twelfth: Authorizing the Minister of Media, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Commission for Audiovisual Media - or his deputy - to discuss with the Azerbaijani side a draft memorandum of understanding between the General Commission for Audiovisual Media of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Audiovisual Council of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the field of audiovisual media.
Thirteen: Authorizing the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Education and Training Evaluation Commission - or his deputy - to discuss with the GCC General Secretariat (Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States) regarding a draft memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the field of training and educational work between the Education and Training Evaluation Commission of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia And the GCC General Secretariat (Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States).
Fourteenth: Approving a memorandum of understanding for cooperation and exchange of news between the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the South African Government News Agency of the Republic of South Africa.
Fifteenth: Approving the document of mechanisms and requirements for issuing visit and transit visas.
Sixteen: Amendment of the Cabinet Resolution No. (94) dated 5/2/1442 AH issued regarding the controls for transferring students on scholarships outside the Kingdom to study inside the Kingdom.
Seventeen: Appointing Dr. Saad bin Mohammad Al Hamlan as a member representing the private sector on the Board of Directors of the General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information.
Eighteen: Renewing the membership of Dr. Awad bin Metrik Al-Juhani, Dr. Mohammad bin Yaslam Shubraq, and Dr. Mohammad bin Khalid Al-Saadoun in the Board of Directors of the National Center of Wildlife, among the specialists and experts in the field of work of the centre.
Nineteen: Approving the final accounts of the Human Resources Development Fund and Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, for a previous year.
Twentieth: Approving appointments to the posts of (Ambassador) and (Minister Plenipotentiary).
The Cabinet also reviewed several issues on its agenda and took necessary procedures regarding them.
Last Modified Date: 29/05/2023 - 8:06 AM Saudi Arabia Time