Saudi Cabinet Expresses Hope Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit Will Advance Two-State Solution
Riyadh, The Gulf Observer: The Council of Ministers, chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s hope that the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit, held on Monday, will pave the way toward achieving a two-state solution and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency following the weekly session, Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary said the Cabinet emphasized that the peace summit—hosted by the Arab Republic of Egypt to address the situation in Gaza—should bolster regional security and stability, alleviate the humanitarian suffering of the Palestinian people, and ensure Israel’s complete withdrawal from Gaza.
The Council underscored the importance of translating the outcomes of the summit into practical steps toward a just and comprehensive peace based on the two-state solution, leading to the creation of an independent Palestinian state along the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.
At the outset of the meeting, the Cabinet reviewed the contents of the message sent by King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman to King Mohammed VI of Morocco, as well as details of a phone conversation received by the Crown Prince from King Abdullah II of Jordan.
The Council also reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s call for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Sudan, emphasizing the preservation of the country’s unity and institutions. It urged full implementation of the Jeddah Declaration, signed on May 11, 2023, to prevent further suffering and destruction in Sudan.
Al-Dossary added that the Cabinet reviewed progress in the work of joint committees between Saudi Arabia and several friendly nations, highlighting efforts to enhance bilateral relations, expand cooperation, and promote shared interests in diverse sectors.
The Cabinet lauded the Kingdom’s successful hosting of several international conferences and forums, including the 25th Scientific Forum for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit Research, held under the patronage of King Salman. The forum’s innovative initiatives were praised for their potential to improve services provided to pilgrims.
The Council further highlighted the launch of the MENA Asset Recovery Inter-Agency Network, describing it as a major step toward building advanced mechanisms to combat corruption and money laundering in the region.
In recognition of national scientific excellence, the Cabinet congratulated Saudi scientist Dr. Omar Yaghi, Co-Director of the KACST–UC Berkeley Center of Excellence, on winning the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, describing the achievement as a testament to the Kingdom’s commitment to supporting research, innovation, and scientific talent.
The Cabinet approved several key decisions and agreements, including:
- Amendments to the Law of the Profession of Accounting and Auditing and the organization of the Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants;
- Adjustments to the organization of the National Development Fund;
- Gradual assignment of operational, maintenance, and rehabilitation responsibilities for small-scale dam and groundwater treatment plants to the Saudi Water Authority;
- A memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Energy and the United Nations Environment Program;
- A model MoU for tourism promotion and marketing between the Saudi Tourism Authority and its counterparts in other countries;
- An MoU between the Saudi Water Authority and the Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences of the Chinese Academy of Sciences;
- An MoU for cooperation and exchange of expertise in statistics between the General Authority for Statistics and the Qatari National Statistics Center and the UAE Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Center;
- An MoU in research, development, and innovation between the Saudi Research, Development, and Innovation Authority and the Turkish Scientific and Technological Research Council;
- An MoU between the Public Prosecution of Saudi Arabia and the Turkish General Prosecution Office of the Supreme Court of Appeal;
- And an MoU between the National eLearning Center and the Korea Education and Research Information Service to enhance cooperation in digital learning.
The Cabinet reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s continued commitment to promoting peace, stability, and sustainable development regionally and globally through dialogue, cooperation, and innovation.
