English brief
Summary
JEDDAH — The Cabinet session, chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman in Jeddah on Tuesday, emphasized the need to keep the straits of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab, as well as all vital waterways, open, secure, and free from any threats.The Council of Ministers reviewed developments in the regional and international arenas, as well as the Kingdom's continued efforts to de-escalate tensions, prevent the renewal of conflicts, support comprehensive diplomatic solutions, and safeguard the freedom of maritime navigation. The Cabinet praised the state visit of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman to the French Republic, as well as his official talks with President Emmanuel Macron. The talks reaffirmed the strength of the longstanding relations between the two friendly countries, their shared desire to deepen strategic cooperation across various fields, and continued
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Key Details
- Source
- Saudi Gazette
- Original publication
- 2026-08-25T14:12:14.000Z
- Processing
- Publisher-supplied English feed summary
Attribution
Original Source
Saudi Gazette
Originally published in English on Aug 25, 2026.