Jeddah hosted the Cabinet session chaired by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on August 11, 2026.
According to SPA, the King expressed gratitude 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. The summit focused on historical relations, Islamic solidarity, and shared strategic interests.
The King praised the summit’s results in establishing a long-term defense partnership framework. This partnership aims to enhance cooperation and coordination between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan to address regional challenges and maintain international security and stability.
The Cabinet reviewed a message from Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa and 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-Bunyan stated that the Council monitored regional and international developments. The Council noted Saudi efforts to coordinate with friendly and sisterly nations to support regional calm, diplomatic solutions, and the sovereignty of states. Particular focus was placed on ensuring the security of waterways in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab to support global economic stability.
What was the focus of the Makkah Summit for Joint Defense? The Makkah Summit for Joint Defense focused on strengthening the deep historical relations between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan. It aimed to enhance Islamic solidarity and serve shared strategic interests while establishing a long-term defense partnership framework to address regional challenges and maintain international stability.
Which international leaders communicated with Saudi leadership recently? The Cabinet reviewed a message sent by Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa to King Salman. Additionally, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held phone calls with French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
What maritime security concerns did the Cabinet discuss? The Cabinet emphasized the importance of ensuring the security of waterways in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab. These waterways are viewed as essential pillars for the stability of the global economy and the sovereignty of states.