HRH the Crown Prince Chairs Cabinet Session

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 his recent meeting with King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and his discussions with Prime Minister of the Republic of India Narendra Modi.
 The Cabinet commended the outcomes of the second meeting of the Saudi-Indian Strategic Partnership Council, highlighting the expanding economic, trade, and investment relations between the two nations, as well as efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation in other sectors.
 Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary told the Saudi Press Agency that the Cabinet reviewed the Kingdom’s extensive participation in regional and international forums, reaffirming its commitment to supporting collaborative efforts aimed at addressing current challenges and promoting global stability and prosperity
 The Cabinet emphasized that achieving security in the Middle East requires the swift implementation of a just and comprehensive resolution to the Palestinian cause, consistent with international legitimacy resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative, leading to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state within the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
 The Cabinet reaffirmed the Kingdom's ongoing commitment to expediting the economic recovery of the Syrian Arab Republic. It reiterated its call for regional and international financial institutions to resume and expand their operations in Syria, supporting the aspirations of its people for a brighter future and decent living standards.
 Domestically, the Cabinet expressed its appreciation for the diligent efforts of government agencies that have contributed to the significant achievements of Saudi Vision 2030 as it approaches its ninth year. It noted the remarkable progress outlined in the Vision 2030 Annual Report 2024, which indicates that 93% of the targets across national programs and strategies have been met or exceeded. The Cabinet expressed its anticipation for continued successes, progress, and leadership across all sectors.
 The Cabinet also discussed the third phase of Saudi Vision 2030, slated for 2026. This upcoming phase will concentrate on sustaining the impact of the transformations, capitalizing on emerging growth opportunities, diligently monitoring and strengthening existing initiatives, and further aligning plans and programs with the overarching Vision 2030 to foster greater economic diversification and growth.
 The Cabinet commended the outcomes of the recent Saudi Statistics Forum held in Riyadh, which marked the 65th anniversary of the establishment of statistical work in the Kingdom. It acknowledged the sector’s significant advancements in international indicators and its vital role in sustainable development, improving service quality, and driving economic and social growth.
 The Cabinet also expressed appreciation for the generous SAR1 billion donation made by HRH the Crown Prince to the National Development Housing Foundation, reflecting his unwavering dedication to improving the lives of citizens and his sustained focus on housing initiatives that provide suitable homes for deserving families throughout the Kingdom.
 The Cabinet tackled other items on its agenda and issued several decisions, including the following:
 First:
 Approving a Host Country Agreement between the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) to establish a regional INTERPOL office for the Middle East and North Africa in the Kingdom.
 Second:
 Approving a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in city management and operations between the Riyadh Municipality and the Seoul Metropolitan Government.
 Third:
 Approving a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in mineral resources between the Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources and the Jordanian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.
 Fourth:
 Approving a memorandum of understanding on tourism between the Saudi and Zambian ministries of tourism.
 Fifth:
 Approving a draft memorandum of understanding on economic research and studies between the Saudi Ministry of Economy and Planning and the Indian Observer Research Foundation and authorizing the minister of economy and planning, or a deputy, to sign it.
 Sixth:
 Approving a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in developing the small and medium enterprises sector and startups between the Saudi Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority and the Bahraini Labor Fund.
 Seventh:
 Approving a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the field of tax administration between the Saudi Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority and the Moroccan General Directorate of Taxes.
 Eighth:
 Approving an agreement for the mutual recognition of Authorized Economic Operator programs between the Saudi Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority and the Egyptian Customs Authority.
 Ninth:
 Approving a memorandum of understanding between the Saudi Communications, Space, and Technology Commission and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India.
 Tenth:
 Approving a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the field of digital government between the Saudi Digital Government Authority and the Moroccan Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform.
 Eleventh:
 Approving a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in meteorology between the Saudi National Center for Meteorology and the China Meteorological Administration.
 Twelfth:
 Approving a memorandum of understanding in the field of archiving and records management between the Saudi National Center for Archives and Records and the National Archives of Indonesia.