The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, presided over the session held by the Council of Ministers today (Tuesday) at the Peace Palace in Jeddah.
At the beginning of the session, the Council of Ministers reviewed the entirety of the talks that took place between the Kingdom and a number of countries. Including the phone call between the Crown Prince, the Prime Minister, and the Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait, which included a review of bilateral relations and issues of common concern.
The Council then dealt with developments regarding the agreement to resume relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Iran, and what was included in the discussions between the two countries that were held in Beijing in terms of agreement and coordination regarding the necessary steps to resume diplomatic and consular work between them, and stressing the importance of following up on implementation; In a way that enhances mutual trust, expands the scope of cooperation, and contributes to achieving security, stability and prosperity in the region.
In his statement to the Saudi Press Agency after the session, Minister of Information Salman bin Youssef Al-Dossary said that the cabinet followed up on what the pilgrims of the Two Holy Mosques receive of great care and great care in these blessed days, from all parties concerned with serving them according to an integrated work system aimed at further facilitation of their lives. Guests of Rahman to perform their asceticism and worship with comfort and tranquility and with the highest quality of services and facilities.
The Council considered the advanced positions achieved by the Kingdom in a number of international indicators related to the fields of smart cities, aviation security and artificial intelligence, as reflecting the attention and support the state attaches to providing all capabilities to these sectors and others. To continue achieving qualitative leaps in global competitiveness and leadership.
And the Minister of Information stated that the Council of Ministers affirmed the attention and care the state attaches to supporting charitable work, encouraging the values of righteousness, giving and giving, and strengthening the principle of social responsibility and solidarity among members of society, on the occasion of the launch of the national campaign for charitable work initiated by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince with two generous donations amounting to (70%). ) million riyals.
The members of the Council appreciated the directive of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and based on what the Crown Prince submitted, to extend the work of the citizen account program and temporary additional support for beneficiaries for a period of four months, in addition to continuing to open registration in the program, which comes within the framework of their continuous care – may God protect them – for citizens, male and female, and family protection. Due from the repercussions of the effects of global price hikes.
The Council of Ministers reviewed the topics on its agenda, including topics that the Shura Council participated in studying. It also reviewed the conclusions of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, the Council of Political and Security Affairs, the General Committee of the Council of Ministers, and the Council of Experts in the Council of Ministers.
The council concluded the following:
Firstly:
Authorizing the Minister of Energy – or his representative – to discuss with the Turkish side a draft memorandum of understanding for cooperation between the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Government of the Republic of Turkey in the field of energy.
secondly:
Approval of a memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Energy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the National Energy Administration in the People's Republic of China in the field of clean hydrogen energy.
Third:
Authorizing the Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture – or his representative – to discuss with the Chinese side a draft memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs in the People's Republic of China in the field of agriculture.
Fourthly:
Approval of a memorandum of understanding in the field of environmental protection between the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Technical Supervision in the Kyrgyz Republic.
Fifth:
Approval of a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the field of tourism between the Ministry of Tourism in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Costa Rican Tourism Institute in Costa Rica.
Sixthly:
Approval of a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the field of encouraging direct investment between the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand.
Seventh:
Approval of a memorandum of understanding between the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the General Tax Authority in the People's Republic of China for cooperation in the field of tax administration.
Eighth:
Authorizing the Minister of Transport and Logistics, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority of Civil Aviation – or his representative – to sign a draft agreement between the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the field of air transport services.
Ninth:
Appointing Abdulkarim bin Ibrahim Al-Nafeh, Eng. Musaed bin Suleiman Al-Ohali, and Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al-Suwailem as members of the Board of Directors of the Local Content and Government Procurement Authority, who are specialists and experts in areas related to the work of the Authority.
Tenth:
Approving the final accounts of the Human Resources Development Fund, the General Authority for Statistics, the Local Content and Government Procurement Authority, and the King Fahd Bridge Corporation for previous fiscal years.
eleven:
Approval of promotions to the ranks (fifteenth) and (fourteenth) as follows:
Promotion of Saleh bin Nasser bin Ibrahim Al-Khuzaim to the position of (Senior Financial Adviser) at the (fifteenth rank) at the Ministry of Finance.
Muhammad bin Ibrahim bin Hamad Al-Hatlani is promoted to the position of (Senior Financial Adviser) at the (fifteenth) rank at the Ministry of Finance.
Abdullah bin Zaal bin Muhammad Al-Anzi is promoted to the position of (Senior Business Consultant) at the (fifteenth) rank at the Ministry of Economy and Planning.
Dr. Khalid bin Mutlaq bin Salem Al-Nafai is promoted to the position of (urban planning consultant) at the (fourteenth) rank at the Ministry of Municipal, Rural Affairs and Housing.
The Council of Ministers also reviewed a number of general topics on its agenda, including annual reports of the Saudi Tourism Authority, the National Program for Community Development in the Regions, Imam Abdul Rahman Bin Faisal University, and the University Higher Education Fund, and the Council has taken the necessary measures regarding these issues.
Okaz (Jeddah)
