Saudi Cabinet Calls for Urgent Action to Protect Maritime Security and Global Energy Supplies
RIYADH, November 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet called for urgent international action to protect maritime navigation, global energy supplies and the flow of international trade during a session chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in Riyadh.
The Cabinet reaffirmed the Kingdom’s rejection of violations threatening maritime security and energy supplies, stressing the need to enforce international law. It also reiterated Saudi Arabia’s commitment to defending its sovereignty and responding firmly to threats against its security and the safety of citizens and residents.
Despite regional challenges, Saudi Arabia has continued to supply global energy markets reliably, the Cabinet said. It cited long-term investments in infrastructure, storage facilities and supply chains, alongside technical and operational capabilities that allow the energy sector to respond to changing conditions.
Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary said the Cabinet reviewed Saudi participation in Gulf Cooperation Council and G20 meetings. Discussions covered cooperation on maritime navigation, energy and food security, global trade and supply chains.
The Crown Prince also briefed ministers on messages from King of Malaysia Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and the Crown Prince, and on his own message to Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The briefing covered his calls with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, Romanian President Nicușor Dan and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, as well as his meeting with Jordanian Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II.
The Cabinet approved the National Space Policy and adopted six other decisions:
Authorised the chairman of the Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission’s board, or a deputy, to discuss and sign draft memoranda with South Africa’s National Nuclear Regulator and Brazil’s National Nuclear Safety Authority on exchanging nuclear and radiological regulatory information.
Authorised the chairman of the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah), or a deputy, to discuss and sign a draft cooperation agreement with Egypt’s Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
Approved a memorandum of understanding with India on cooperation in water resources.
Authorised the minister of human resources and social development, or a deputy, to discuss and sign a draft memorandum with Syria on labour market development and skills building.
Approved a memorandum between the Saudi and Pakistani interior ministries on scientific, training and research cooperation.
Approved a memorandum on radio and television broadcasting cooperation between the Saudi Broadcasting Authority and Morocco’s public broadcaster, SNRT.
Source: SPA.
