Saudi Arabia: Energy security and navigation movement are joint responsibilities requiring international cooperation
The Council welcomes the Security Council statement and appreciates the decision to establish a Cybersecurity Ministers Council.
Translated by Qiyas from القبس — Original source
The Saudi Cabinet, in its meeting today chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, reviewed developments on the regional and international fronts and the efforts undertaken by the Kingdom through communication and consultation with brotherly and friendly countries to enhance regional stability, mitigate the repercussions of conflicts and tensions on global energy security, international trade, the sustainability of supply chains, and maritime navigation—all of which are shared responsibilities requiring international cooperation to prevent the global economy from facing risks that affect the entire world. The Cabinet welcomed the presidential statement issued by members of the United Nations Security Council, which condemned the terrorist attacks by the Houthi militia on civilian landmarks, airports, and energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, as well as the ongoing threats to navigation in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab strait. It also affirmed the importance of fully implementing UN Security Council Resolution 2216 and subsequent resolutions, and called for practical cooperation to prevent the terrorist group from acquiring weapons and other forms of support. The Cabinet noted that foreign direct investment in the Kingdom is projected to grow by 33.5% in 2025 compared to 2024, underscoring the attractiveness of the Saudi economy, its broad future prospects, and the effectiveness of economic and structural reforms implemented in recent years within the framework of Saudi Vision 2030. The Saudi Cabinet commended the decision by the Council of Foreign Ministers of the member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to establish the “OIC Council of Ministers for Cybersecurity,” and to select Riyadh as the seat of its General Secretariat and executive office, based on a proposal submitted by Saudi Arabia as part of its efforts to enhance cybersecurity stability, host relevant regional and international cybersecurity entities and headquarters, and recognize its successful track record in supporting strategic initiatives in this field.
