Saudi Cabinet: The Kingdom Protects Its Security and Expands Its Partnerships
▪ Clear warning: Saudi Arabia will take all necessary measures to safeguard its security
▪ Condemnation of Iranian attacks and full solidarity with Gulf states and Jordan
▪ New economic support for Yemen and continued Islamic coordination on Palestine
▪ Launch of Jafurah and Tanajib Gas Plant advances energy targets
▪ 12 international memoranda of understanding in energy, defense, AI, and investment
▪ National policies on healthy nutrition and child protection
▪ Senior promotions and appointments in defense, commerce, and education
Jeddah | BETH – 15 Ramadan 1447H corresponding to March 4, 2026
The Council of Ministers, chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister (via videoconference), affirmed that the Kingdom will take all necessary measures to protect its security, territory, citizens, and residents amid rapidly evolving regional developments and their implications for security and stability at both regional and international levels.
Security and Regional Position
Condemnation of the Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom, Gulf states, and Jordan.
Affirmation of full solidarity with sisterly countries.
Mobilization of capabilities to support defensive measures.
Humanitarian Dimension
Hospitality and facilitation for citizens of Gulf Cooperation Council countries stranded in Saudi airports.
International Track
Review of the Kingdom’s participation outcomes in regional and international meetings.
Support for the outcomes of the extraordinary meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation regarding Palestine.
Support for Yemen
New economic support for Yemen’s state budget.
Enhancing stability and development.
Energy and Economic Growth
Commencement of production in the first phase of the Jafurah field.
Launch of operations at the Tanajib Gas Plant.
Continued development of gas projects to support growth targets.
International Agreements
Memoranda of understanding with:
Bangladesh – Tajikistan – Ghana – New Zealand – Canada – Cyprus – Honduras – Kuwait – China – Nigeria – Guinea – Pakistan
(In the fields of energy, civil defense, agriculture, artificial intelligence, tourism, investment, standards, media, and anti-corruption.)
National Policies
National policy to promote healthy dietary patterns.
National policy for child protection in educational institutions.
Appointments and Promotions
Promotions to ranks 14 and 15 in the Ministries of Defense, Commerce, Education, and other entities.
BETH
The Cabinet session delivered two clear messages:
First: The Kingdom’s security is a red line.
Second: The path of development and international partnerships continues without interruption.