- ARAB NEWS
- 26 Apr 2024
Since 1975
Arab News, Riyadh
The Cabinet on Tuesday called on the international community to reinforce all measures aimed at combating nuclear terrorism.
The meeting, which was chaired by King Salman in Riyadh, made this call in view of regional tensions and the rise of armed terrorist groups.
Media Minister Turki Al-Shabanah, in a statement issued to the Saudi Press Agency, said the minister reviewed Arab, regional and international developments underscoring the Kingdom’s firm stance on efforts aimed at achieving global security and stability.
Saudi Arabia had during its recent participation at the International Conference on Nuclear Security in Vienna underlined its support for international resolutions related to nuclear terrorism.
Riyadh is keen on ensuring that nuclear security will be one of the main elements of its national peaceful nuclear energy program.
The Cabinet expressed its confidence in China’s ability to deal with the new coronavirus outbreak.
King Salman had voiced this stance during a telephone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping last week.
He had ordered the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) to provide urgent aid to Beijing to address the crisis.
The Cabinet praised King Salman for his gesture, saying it reflects the solid bilateral relations enjoyed between Saudi Arabia and China.
The ministers welcomed the declaration of Riyadh as the “Capital of Arab Women 2020.”
The Cabinet approved the Kingdom’s accession to the framework agreement for the establishment of the International Solar Energy Alliance.
The ministers also reviewed the preparations for the 47th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and appreciated Kingdom’s continuous support to the OIC.
