Al-Marsad newspaper – SPA: The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud – may God protect him – chaired the session held by the Council of Ministers, this afternoon, Tuesday, at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh.
Content of the message of the President of South Sudan
At the beginning of the session, the Council of Ministers was briefed on the content of the message received by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques – may God protect him – from His Excellency President Lieutenant-General Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of the Republic of South Sudan, as well as the content of the meetings and talks that took place between the Kingdom and a number of countries, to support the bonds of friendship and bilateral and multilateral cooperation The parties, in a way that pushes relations to new horizons, and enhances joint coordination towards international issues, to contribute to the consolidation of security, stability, prosperity and development in the region and the world.
The results of the visit of the President of Korea
After that, the council discussed the results of the visit of President Moon Jae-in, President of the Republic of Korea to the Kingdom, and his talks with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, during which they reviewed the bilateral relations between the two friendly countries and ways to support and enhance them, and discussed regional and international developments and efforts made in their regard, as well as The visit resulted in understandings and agreements in various fields.
Rejection and condemnation of the Houthi attacks on the Kingdom and the UAE
In his statement to the Saudi Press Agency, His Excellency the Minister of Information, Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi, said that the Council of Ministers followed the developments of the situation and its happenings in various arenas, reiterating the Kingdom’s rejection and condemnation of the attacks launched by the Iranian-backed terrorist Houthi militia on civilian objects and vital installations in the Kingdom and the Emirates and the corridors of the Kingdom. International navigation in the Red Sea with the aim of destabilizing the security and stability of the region, stressing the urgent need for the international community to act, especially the Security Council, to put an end to this aggressive behavior in a manner that preserves international peace and security.
The Council referred to the humanitarian role played by the Kingdom, represented by the King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Action, to support the brotherly Yemeni people in various aspects, and through programs and projects implemented in partnership with international organizations to advance vital sectors, raise the level of services provided, and provide needs and conditions that support development.
The results of the meeting of representatives of the countries of the Friends of Sudan
His Excellency indicated that the Council of Ministers touched upon the conclusions of the meetings of representatives of the countries of the Friends of Sudan and the Quartet made up of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, which were hosted by the city of Riyadh, affirming their commitment to continue joint efforts; To achieve stability in the Republic of Sudan, and support the United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in this brotherly country.
The Council was briefed on the topics on its agenda, including topics that the Shura Council participated in its study, as well as 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 in this regard.
decisions
The council concluded the following:
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Approval of draft agreements for the transfer of persons sentenced to deprivation of liberty, an agreement for cooperation in combating crime, and a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in combating illicit trafficking in narcotics, psychotropic substances and chemical precursors between the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
Secondly:
Approval of the indicative model of a cooperation agreement in the field of combating illicit trafficking in narcotics, psychotropic substances and chemical precursors and their smuggling between the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the governments of other countries, and authorizing His Royal Highness the Minister of Interior – or his representative – to negotiate with the governments of other countries regarding a draft cooperation agreement in the field of Combating illicit trafficking in narcotics, psychotropic substances and chemical precursors and their smuggling between the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the governments of other countries, signing it, and then submitting the final signed copy, to complete the legal procedures.
Third:
Authorizing His Excellency the Minister of Tourism – or his representative – to discuss with the Jamaican side a draft memorandum of understanding in the field of tourism between the Ministry of Tourism in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Ministry of Tourism in Jamaica, to sign it, and then submit the final signed copy, to complete the regulatory procedures.
Fourthly:
Approval of a cooperation agreement between the Ministry of Tourism in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the World Tourism Organization to develop human capabilities through e-learning.
Fifthly:
Approval of a memorandum of understanding between the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the government of the State of Kuwait for cooperation in the field of direct investment promotion.
Sixthly:
Approval of a draft declaration of intent between the Ministry of Finance in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Development in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and authorizing His Excellency the Minister of Finance – or his representative – to negotiate with the British side in this regard, and sign it.
Seventh:
Authorizing His Excellency the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Food and Drug Authority – or his representative – to discuss with the Malaysian side a draft memorandum of cooperation between the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Government of Malaysia in the field of mutual recognition of halal certificates for local products, sign it, and then upload the final signed copy, to complete regular procedures.
Eighth:
Approving the final account of the Saudi Industrial Development Fund for a previous fiscal year.
Ninth:
Appointing Muhammad bin Abdullah Al-Haqbani, Abdullatif bin Saleh Al-Sheikh, Faisal bin Marzouq Al-Fahadi, and Eng. Abdulmohsen bin Fahd Al-Muzaini as representative members of the Federation of Saudi Chambers of Commerce among businessmen related to the work of the Food and Drug Authority, and renewing the membership of Dr. / Fahd bin Ibrahim Al-Janobi as a member One of the specialists in the field of medicine, and Dr. Salah bin Muhammad Al-Eid is a member of the food specialists in the Board of Directors of the Food and Drug Authority.
Tenth:
Approval of two promotions to the (fifteenth) and (fourteenth) ranks, as follows:
– Hamoud bin Ghannam bin Hammoud Al-Kaaid to the position of (Information Technology Adviser) at rank (15) at the Ministry of Defense.
– Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Ahmed Al-Aqeel is promoted to the position of (financial advisor) at rank (14th) at the Ministry of Finance.
The Cabinet also reviewed a number of general topics on its agenda, including annual reports of the Ministry of Health, the General Presidency of the Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice, and the General Corporation of King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, and the Council took the necessary measures regarding these issues.
