Jeddah, 08th Aug 2023, In a momentous gathering at the majestic Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah, the esteemed Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, assumed the helm of the Council of Ministers today. In the opening of today's session, the esteemed Council of Ministers received a comprehensive update on the recent discussions held by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, who also serves as the Chairman of the Council of Ministers. These high-level talks involved esteemed Heads of State from various nations, focusing on the bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and their respective countries as well as exploring avenues to further enhance collaborative efforts. In a recent council meeting, the latest advancements in the Kingdom's foreign policy were thoroughly examined. The council also delved into the diplomatic endeavors undertaken to foster dialogue and peaceful resolutions. Furthermore, the Kingdom has taken proactive measures to contribute towards the attainment of global security, stability, prosperity, and development across all domains. These efforts are aimed at fulfilling the collective aspirations of individuals worldwide who yearn for a brighter and more promising future. In a significant development, the Council of Ministers has deliberated upon the Kingdom's role in hosting a crucial gathering of national security advisers from various nations to address the pressing Ukrainian crisis. This event is seen as a continuation of the tireless initiatives and endeavors undertaken by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, who also serves as the Chairman of the Council of Ministers, in this particular domain. It is worth noting that these efforts have included extensive engagements with both Russian and Ukrainian leaders, underscoring the Kingdom's unwavering preparedness to utilize its diplomatic influence and mediating capabilities. The overarching objective is to actively contribute towards finding a comprehensive resolution that paves the way for enduring peace while simultaneously alleviating the dire consequences of this crisis and its profound humanitarian impact. In a statement provided to the esteemed Saudi Press Agency (SPA) following the session, His Excellency the Minister of Media, Mr. Salman bin Youssef Al-Dossari, expressed that the Council engaged in fruitful deliberations regarding the outcomes of the Kingdom's involvement in various regional and international gatherings. The Minister reiterated the nation's unwavering commitment to fostering connections and collaboration with multilateral institutions and alliances, with the ultimate aim of enhancing collective efforts and harmonious coordination on matters and obstacles of mutual concern. In a recent development, the Council of Ministers has acknowledged the Kingdom's unwavering commitment expressed during the Ministerial Council meeting of the Regional Authority for Environmental Conservation of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. This commitment entails extending support towards tackling environmental obstacles both within the region and on a global scale. Notably, the Kingdom has taken significant strides by adopting numerous groundbreaking initiatives, such as the "Middle East Green Initiative," aimed at actively contributing to the attainment of worldwide objectives in the realm of environmental preservation. In a resolute declaration, the Council has underscored the unwavering commitment of the Kingdom to bolster the precautionary endeavors of the esteemed OPEC+ coalition, aimed at upholding the steadfastness of global oil markets. This steadfastness shall be achieved through the extension of the voluntary reduction of one million barrels per day, which was initially implemented in July of the preceding year and shall now encompass the forthcoming month of September. The Council of Ministers has expressed its warm appreciation for the Kingdom's gracious hosting of the esteemed United Nations Global Center of Excellence for Geospatial Information Environment. This remarkable initiative serves as a pivotal platform, offering cutting-edge methodologies to forecast the future in this domain. It is dedicated to fostering growth, innovation, and sustainable development, in perfect harmony with the noble aspirations of Saudi Vision 2030.
