RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet has welcomed US President Donald Trump’s positive response to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s efforts to lift sanctions on Syria.
The cabinet session was chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz in Riyadh on Tuesday.
The meeting thanked President Trump for accepting the invitation to visit Saudi Arabia and lauded the outcomes of his discussions with Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz.
These discussions are expected to elevate bilateral relations to an unprecedented historical level across numerous vital sectors, thereby enhancing the economic integration of the two friendly countries, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
The Cabinet reviewed the outcomes of the Saudi-US Summit, held during President Trump’s first foreign visit of his current term.
Among the key developments were the signing of a Strategic Economic Partnership and the announcement of several agreements and memoranda of understanding.
The Cabinet reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening investment and trade relations with the United States over the next four years, with over $600 billion in planned initiatives, more than $300 billion of which were unveiled through deals and joint investments during the Saudi-US Investment Forum.
Acting Minister of Media Dr. Essam bin Saad bin Saeed told the Saudi Press Agency that the Cabinet praised the comprehensive content and vision presented in the Crown Prince’s speech at the GCC-USA Summit.
The Cabinet commended the US president’s positive response to the Crown Prince’s efforts to lift sanctions on Syria, expressing hope that this step would contribute to the development and reconstruction of this brotherly country.
The Cabinet reaffirmed the Kingdom’s position, as expressed during the 34th Ordinary Session of the Arab League Summit, firmly rejecting any attempts at forced displacement or imposed solutions that do not align with the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people. It also underscored the importance of upholding the ceasefire in Gaza to prevent further escalation.
Additionally, the Cabinet commended the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) on its 10th anniversary, recognising its significant contributions in providing assistance to millions of people across more than 100 countries.
