RIYADH: The Saudi Cabinet has condemned any attempt at altering Jerusalem’s historical and legal status.
The cabinet in its meeting on Tuesday called upon the international community to hold the occupying authorities accountable for the grave violations against innocent civilians and Islamic holy sites in Palestine, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chaired the Cabinet session in Riyadh.
Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary told the Saudi Press Agency the Cabinet also condemned the ongoing attacks on Al-Aqsa Mosque.
“It unequivocally rejected and condemned any attempt at altering Jerusalem’s historical and legal status, and called upon the international community to hold the occupying authorities accountable for the grave violations against innocent civilians and Islamic holy sites in Palestine,” he said.
The Cabinet reiterated support for the Palestinian people, already expressed in the GCC Ministerial Council extraordinary meeting statement, which emphasised the need for a successful ceasefire in Gaza, and to respect Syria’s sovereignty and independence, at the same time rejecting foreign interference in this country’s internal affairs.
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The Cabinet was briefed on recent talks of Saudi Arabia with friendly nations, including the message received by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques from Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The Cabinet discussed regional and international developments and emphasised the Kingdom’s continuous efforts to foster cooperation through bilateral relations, and its membership in multilateral organizations and groups.
The Cabinet stressed that the new economic assistance to Yemen shows the Kingdom’s commitment to stability in Yemen, and helping the Yemeni people progress.
The Cabinet also reviewed the performance indicators of several key economic sectors in the Kingdom and commended the significant growth of the non-profit sector, which plays a crucial role in supporting healthcare, education, research, and other vital areas, in line with Saudi Vision 2030 goals.
