Jeddah hosted the weekly Council of Ministers meeting chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
According to SPA, the King expressed appreciation to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif for their efforts during the Makkah Summit for Joint Defense. This summit emphasized historical relations between the three countries and the strengthening of Islamic solidarity and shared strategic interests.
The King praised the results of the trilateral summit in establishing a long-term defense partnership framework. This cooperation aims to enhance coordination between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan to address regional challenges and maintain international security and stability.
The Council reviewed a message from Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa to King Salman, as well as two phone calls made by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Minister of Education and Acting Minister of Media Yousef bin Abdullah Al-Binyan stated that the Council discussed regional and international developments. This included Saudi efforts to support regional calming, diplomatic solutions, respect for national sovereignty, and the security of waterways in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab to ensure global economic stability.
Who did King Salman thank during the Council of Ministers meeting? King Salman expressed his appreciation to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. He thanked them for their efforts during the Makkah Summit for Joint Defense, which focused on historical relations and Islamic solidarity.
What was the purpose of the trilateral summit involving Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan? The trilateral summit aimed to establish a long-term defense partnership framework. This framework is intended to strengthen coordination and cooperation between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan to counter regional challenges and protect international stability and security.
Which international leaders were mentioned in the Council’s communications review? The Council reviewed a message from Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa to King Salman. Additionally, it noted phone calls conducted by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
What regional and international issues did the Council of Ministers discuss? The Council discussed regional developments and Saudi efforts to find diplomatic solutions and support regional calming. They specifically focused on respecting national sovereignty and ensuring the security of the Bab al-Mandab and Strait of Hormuz waterways for global economic stability.