Saudi Arabia Underscores its Continued Efforts to Support Palestinian Cause

Asharq Al-Awsat

28-05-2025

The Saudi government underlined on Tuesday its ongoing efforts with members of the international community to support the Palestinian cause, end the war on Gaza, allow the flow of humanitarian aid and cease the Israeli violations against international laws and norms.
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Jeddah.
The ministers reviewed the latest regional and international developments and Saudi Arabia's contacts and meetings with world countries over the past week that are aimed at bolstering cooperation and coordination on global affairs.
The cabinet was briefed on the Kingdom's preparations to organize the Hajj pilgrimage, which begins next week. The pilgrimage will be held according to the highest standards and greatest levels of coordination and integration between the relevant entities to allow the pilgrims to perform the holy rituals with ease.
Saudi Arabia has dedicated mega development projects and infrastructure to serve pilgrims from across the globe.
The cabinet expressed the Saudi leadership and people's honor in serving the visitors of the two holy mosques in Makkah and Madinah, in continuation of its pioneering role in the Islamic world.
It asked God Almighty that the pilgrims perform their rituals safely and at ease.
The cabinet reviewed Saudi Arabia's participation at the ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council and Gulf-ASEAN-China meetings in Malaysia. The Kingdom stressed its support to international initiatives aimed at achieving sustainable development and regional stability and that will help build a prosperous future for the world.
The cabinet also highlighted Saudi Arabia and Kuwait's new oil discovery in the Neutral Zone, saying it was a positive step that will bolster bilateral cooperation in the energy sector.