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- Cabinet praises international consensus supporting establishment of an independent Palestinian state
RIYADH: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chaired the cabinet session in Neom on Tuesday, briefing ministers on his recent meeting with Jordan鈥檚 King Abdullah II.
Discussions between the two leaders addressed bilateral relations, regional issues, and developments in Palestine, state news agency SPA reported.
The crown prince also updated the cabinet on his call with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who expressed appreciation for the Kingdom鈥檚 efforts in supporting Palestinian statehood and encouraging international recognition.
Minister of Media Salman bin Yousef Al-Dosari said the cabinet welcomed announcements by Australia and New Zealand regarding recognition of the State of Palestine, praising growing global consensus around a two-state solution with 1967 borders and East Jerusalem as the capital.
The cabinet also condemned Israeli actions in Gaza, describing them as occupation and accusing the Israeli authorities of committing starvation, ethnic cleansing, and other violations. It warned that the inability of the international community and the UN Security Council to halt such actions undermines international law and threatens global stability.
The cabinet also reviewed matters on Ukraine, reiterated the Kingdom鈥檚 support for diplomatic efforts toward resolving the crisis, following a phone call between the crown prince and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
The council also welcomed the announcement of a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, expressing hope for stability in the region.