The Saudi cabinet underscored on Tuesday the Kingdom’s preventative measures aimed at combating the coronavirus outbreak.
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh.
The ministers underlined the measures taken to protect the health of Umrah worshippers, tourists and citizens and residents. Saudi Arabia has taken the highest precautionary measures against the coronavirus amid its outbreak in the region and world.
The standards are constantly being assessed by the concerned authorities, along with the Kingdom’s support for all international measures aimed at fighting the outbreak.
The ministers lauded the efforts exerted by the Health Ministry, in cooperation with the Interior Ministry, General Authority of Civil Aviation and other government agencies, aimed at combating the virus.
Moreover, the cabinet highlighted the recommendations of the Arab health ministers council meeting that was held in Cairo. The ministers stressed the need for cooperation among Arab countries to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. They also called for adhering to World Health Organization measures to counter the virus.
King Salman also briefed the cabinet on the meetings he held in Riyadh last week with President of Mauritania Mohamed Ould Ghazouani and Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. Discussions focused on bolstering bilateral relations in all fields.
The cabinet also underscored last week’s Royal Decrees that called for the merging and creation of various ministries. The ministers stressed that the move is part of the reform and changes aimed at developing the Kingdom in line with Vision 2030 and meeting the people’s aspirations.
On the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the ministers reiterated the Kingdom’s call before the 43rd Human Rights Council to mobilize to protect the rights of the Palestinian people against grave violations. Israeli forces must be held accountable for all violations committed against the Palestinians, it demanded. It also stressed the need for Israel to respect international law and implement relevant international resolutions.
Saudi Arabia will continue to support the Palestinian people on all levels.
Furthermore, the cabinet highlighted the Kingdom’s hosting of the second Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum. The event was attended by representatives from 80 countries and 100 UN, government and international agencies. The forum underlines the Kingdom’s pioneering role in providing relief to people affected by war and disasters throughout the world.
