The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Commends the Outcomes of the (Mecca Joint Defense Summit) and Their Role in Strengthening the Path of Joint Cooperation

Jeddah, August 11 (KUNA) -- His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, today Tuesday praised the outcomes of the Jeddah Summit for Joint Defense, which helped consolidate a long-term defense partnership framework that will contribute to enhancing the trajectory of joint cooperation, coordination, and integration among Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan. He emphasized the continuation of efforts to address regional challenges and safeguard international security and stability, thereby supporting the aspirations of the peoples of the region and the world for a more prosperous and developed future.

The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) quoted Minister of Education and Acting Minister of Media Youssef Al-Benyan in a statement released following the Saudi Cabinet meeting chaired by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques in Jeddah.

SPA reported that at the outset of the session, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques expressed his gratitude and appreciation to Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif for their blessed and successful efforts at the Jeddah Summit for Joint Defense. The summit underscored the deep, entrenched historical relations among the three countries and their continuous pursuit of strengthening bonds of Islamic brotherhood and solidarity, as well as serving shared strategic interests.

SPA noted that the Cabinet welcomed the statement issued by members of the UN Security Council, which condemned the terrorist attacks and criminal acts by Houthi militias that threaten regional security and freedom of maritime navigation.

The Cabinet reaffirmed the Kingdom’s right to defend its security and assets, and its steadfast support for the legitimate Yemeni government and UN efforts aimed at achieving peace and stability in Yemen.

The Saudi Cabinet commended the steps taken at the Ministerial Meeting to Support Jerusalem and its Holy Sites, held in the Jordanian capital, Amman. In this context, it reiterated its firm rejection of all attempts to alter the legal and historical status of Jerusalem or infringe upon its identity, calling on the international community to halt Israeli occupation violations in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, protect holy sites, and support the resilience of the brotherly Palestinian people.

On another note, the Cabinet affirmed that hosting the fourth edition of the UNESCO Global Forum on AI Ethics in Riyadh next September reflects the Kingdom’s advanced standing in supporting multilateral global dialogue on emerging technologies and its firm commitment to promoting the responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence, contributing to building a more inclusive and sustainable digital future. (End) F.N. / N.S.A.